US court overturns $40-million USD patent infringement verdict against Shopify
Shopify calls the judgment “a significant victory in the battle against patent trolls.”
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New open letter from business groups condemns capital gains changes as “divisive”
CCI gathered approximately 2,000 signatures protesting the tax changes in a different letter last month.
Shopify posts revenue beat and surprise loss in Q1, touts European growth
Company plans to remain focused on building for long-term growth and profitability.
The Growcer raises $3 million Series A backed by former Farm Boy Co-CEO Jeff York
Growcer develops vertical farms in modular containers to help combat food insecurity in challenging climates.
ITIF president wonders whether Canada has the “political will” to fix its productivity issues
Rob Atkinson pines for a “killer instinct” while launching the CCIC.
Versaterm acquires American mental health platform for first responders
This is the public safety tech firm’s second acquisition within the past month.
Capital gains tax changes not included in feds’ Budget 2024 motion bill
Freeland continued to back tax changes but dodged questions about their absence from the motion.
How Canada’s capital gains tax changes might impact Canadian tech
BetaKit breaks down changes for tech founders, funders, workers, and firms.
Zafin founder and CEO joins latest slew of #CDNtech executive turnover
Martello, Boast, and Illumin have also shuffled their leadership teams since the end of March.
Versaterm continues acquisition spree with purchase of Integrated Computer Systems
Public safety tech firm has acquired 10 companies since 2020.
Capital gains tax changes strike a nerve with Canadian tech ecosystem
Over 750 leaders have already signed an open letter calling on feds to reverse course.
What’s in #Budget2024 for Canadian tech?
All eyes in Canadian tech are on AI, open banking, cleantech, and… taxes?
TrueContext to be acquired by Battery Ventures in latest Canadian go-private deal
The acquisition values the workflow platform at approximately $150 million.
Ontario companies receiving $17.2 million in federal funding to commercialize quantum solutions
Xanadu, High Q, ProteinQure among companies receiving funding.
These aerospace and defense companies are hiring in Canada
Thales, Allen Vanguard seeking Canadian talent to take them to new heights.