Q&A: Erin O’Toole says Canada needs to play catch-up on defence innovation
Erin O’Toole wants Canadian innovators to seize the moment before it’s gone.
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Why Shopify’s CEO thinks the one-person company is “bullshit”
But, as Tobi Lütke said at Toronto Tech Week’s Homecoming, those companies could still make a billion dollars.
Q&A: Feeding the world from Canada
Justine Hendricks on Canada’s “generational opportunity” to elevate its food production with innovation.
Cold front
Dominion Dynamics aims to become Canada’s first line of defence in the Arctic.
Angel Investors Ontario joins CSCA as it makes new pitch for government funding
With its future still uncertain, AIO hopes the CSCA will help advance its mission nationally.
CMC Microsystems picks 11 winners for $10.7-million edge computing challenge
Funding comes through FABrIC network, which aims to grow Canada’s advanced semiconductor capabilities.
Q&A: Vass Bednar on why Canada is at risk of remaining a digital 51st state
Canadian Shield Institute leader talks digital sovereignty ahead of CUSMA review.
Can Ottawa become Photonic Valley?
Plus: Are you tokenmaxxing? Tell us.
Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says
Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action.
Canada to create AI and Labour Advisory Council, Solomon says
Advisory group stems from a desire to maintain regular contact with labour leaders following initial meetings.
Why you don’t need a PhD to invest in deep tech
VCs at NACO Summit dispel misconceptions about investing in the industry.
Bobbie Racette built her new startup around a simple idea: be the support she never had
At NACO Summit, she said Tapwi will be her way to open doors for the next generation.
It’s a tough market for liquidity. Here’s where companies and investors are turning
Industry leaders unpack the rise of SPACs, RTOs, and secondaries at NACO Summit.
OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws, federal and provincial watchdogs say
Privacy commissioners say OpenAI broke the rules by scraping Canadian data to develop and train ChatGPT.
First Canada, then the world: nation’s rocket builders see a bigger opening in space
Space tech CEOs say sovereign launch capabilities could help Canada lead in low Earth orbit.