The feds asked investors for candid feedback on BDC. It was never actioned
BetaKit-obtained 2023 report outlines private-sector grievances with Canada’s largest VC.
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Josh Ogden thinks Canada’s drone industry can gain some altitude
AVSS wants to show that keeping IP and manufacturing in Canada can still work.
We read every submission from Canada’s AI task force: here’s what they said
Nearly 350 pages of recommendations sketch a fractured but urgent road map for Canada’s AI future.
Elevate Farms acquires Fieldless Farms to create “Canadian food powerhouse”
Deal combines two startups growing leafy greens with indoor farming technologies.
Ottawa releases findings from AI task force and public consultation
Government used AI to parse more than 11,000 submissions that will inform Canada’s new AI strategy.
Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac sever ties with Gander Social
Prominent entrepreneurs leave advisory team as former CBC head Catherine Tait signs on.
Canada’s cybersecurity startups have no room for error
Daly Brown and Nick Foubert built a company around their defence expertise, before finding the support to scale it.
Pluvo heads to San Francisco to join the latest a16z speedrun cohort
Ottawa AI startup says it was selected from a group of more than 19,000 companies.
Calian outlines new $100 million platform to bolster Canadian defence businesses
Calian Ventures helps SMBs navigate procurement and foster collaboration in Canada’s defence ecosystem.
Creditors sue Telesat claiming satellite operator illegally moved assets beyond their reach
Telesat’s lenders are taking the company to court as big debt repayment deadlines loom.
Shopify makes more job cuts, this time targeting partnerships team
Layoffs come as Shopify restructures partnerships division for stronger focus on agentic commerce.
Court allows TikTok to continue operating in Canada, for now
Federal judge asks industry minister to review decision forcing TikTok Canada to wind down operations.
Feds call for proposals to build large-scale data centres in Canada
Ottawa seeks Canadian companies to build sovereign, AI data centres exceeding 100MW capacity.
Dominion Dynamics raises $21 million to build Canada’s “defence neoprime”
Ottawa startup eyes prime defence contractor role as defence spending surges in Canada.
The Canadian company solving AI’s latency problem
PolarGrid CEO Rade Kovacevic believes GenAI video and voice will be killer apps once they can function in real-time.