Glassdoor names Google, Microsoft, Salesforce among best 25 places to work in Canada
Thomson Reuters, Levio, only Canadian tech firms on the list.
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Able Innovations, Cognota, BlueDot among recipients of $14 million FedDev investment
Federal contribution expected to create over 230 skilled jobs across GTA.
Thinkific makes more layoffs as part of push towards profitability
Cuts hit 19 percent of staff as Canadian tech continues to feel impact of downturn.
Nanoprecise closes $13.4 million CAD Series B round for its manufacturing monitoring software
Edmonton startup combines wireless sensors with AI to detect small changes in machine performance.
Descartes Systems Group acquires shipment management SaaS provider Supply Vision for $16 million CAD
With the purchase, Descartes wants to increase its shipment management capabilities.
ApplyBoard announces leadership switch-up, with founding CEO replaced by brother
ApplyBoard quietly replaced CEO with its CMO last summer.
Salesforce layoffs show Canadian employees caught in ongoing Big Tech cuts
Layoffs at major US tech firms continue to hit Canada, Salesforce joins Amazon, Meta, Twitter.
Ackroo acquires Simpliconnect to bolster client base
The payment solutions startup absorbs 60 clients in 350 locations in the process.
Thomson Reuters closes acquisition of US tax software company SurePrep for $500 million
Deal marks latest in series of AI-focused acquisitions made by Thomson Reuters.
Unbounce’s Peter Housley on hitting your targets in a downturn
Unbounce CMO says startup slashed its paid media strategy 30 percent.
Clio’s Natalie Archibald on creating digital-first workspaces
Clio’s VP of People says approach offers more flexibility, inclusion for employees.
S|W: The SaaS Weekly – John Carmack is leaving Meta
Plus: Former Google ad chief’s ad-free search engine launches in Canada.
Vector Health Labs acquires AI-driven mental health tech startup Get A-Head
The deal was valued at $17 million.
AlayaCare co-founder launches venture fund Storytime Capital with $15 million
The VC wants to invest in founders that aim to change the landscape of work.