Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan
The government of Alberta has released its fiscal budget for the years 2021-22, which earmarked some funding for the province’s…
Reports
Report reveals inequities for women of colour in Canadian C-suite roles that echo tech sector
A new report from The Prosperity Project and KPMG Canada, called The Zero Report, has revealed new data on the underrepresentation…
Alberta NDP calls for reinstatement of tax credits, provincial venture fund ahead of 2021 budget
The Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) is pushing for more provincial funding and programs to bolster Alberta’s tech and…
Labour demand among Canadian startups shows signs of recovery in Q4: report
In the fourth quarter of 2020, labour demand among Canadian startups nearly reached pre-pandemic levels, suggesting the market…
Report shows overview of Canadian proptech sector as real estate undergoes digital transformation
Over the last year, the property sector has undergone major transformations, including the acceleration of technology adoption.…
Report: Late-stage Canadian venture deals increase in 2020, driven by influx of US capital
The share of late-stage Canadian tech venture deals increased in 2020 amid an influx of capital from investors based in the…
Report: As optimism increases among Canadian entrepreneurs, tech sector spending expected to decline
A new report from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) indicates an increase in optimism about the Canadian economy…
AppDirect megadeal casts long shadow over Montréal startup funding in Q3 2020
Following a record-setting Q2, total tech funding in Montréal was propped up by one megadeal into a locally-born but now US-headquartered…
PayBright, Coveo, Attabotics, Bold Commerce in CB Insights’ Retail Tech 100
Four Canadian retail tech startups have been named on CB Insights’ first annual Retail Tech 100, a list that recognizes global…
Faire megadeal icing on top of Waterloo Region’s strong Q3 2020
A Series E round raised by Kitchener-born e-commerce startup Faire brought total startup funding in the Waterloo Region to…
Report finds growth in tech jobs since February, Canada still experiencing brain drain
A report from the Innovation Economy Council states that while STEM and technology job numbers have risen since February, nearly…
Fall Economic Statement includes CEWS increase, SIF funding, other implications for tech sector
According to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, the national deficit is expected to reach $381 billion for…
BC venture deal volume dropped to new low in Q3, but total funding shows a healthy ecosystem
Although the number of venture deals in British Columbia fell significantly in the third quarter of 2020, total funding raised…
Report finds entrepreneur stereotypes perpetuate gender bias, barriers for women
A new report from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) suggests that stereotypes associated with entrepreneurship…
Q3 2020 venture capital investment in Canadian tech lowest in two years, CVCA finds
Venture capital investment in Canada took a major dip in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, according to the Canadian Venture…