The trade war has begun. Here’s what Canadian tech is saying
Survey finds 42 percent of Canadian entrepreneurs want financial support navigating US tariffs.
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“It’s done, it’s gone”: Ontario Premier Doug Ford cancels $100-million Starlink contract in tariff response
Contracts won’t be awarded to those who “encourage economic attacks” on Canada, Ford said.
Temu opens marketplace to Canadian vendors as ‘buy Canadian’ push picks up
Eligible Canadian businesses can now sell products to Canadian consumers directly on Temu.
How is Canadian tech responding to the trade war?
Did someone poke the beaver and unleash Canada’s quiet patriotism? A 3-2 overtime hockey win says yes.
FinTech startup Reach sells majority stake to US-based Primus Capital
Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.
Knix, Hopper, Grammarly founders among business leaders asking for “immediate recall” of Parliament
Canadian tech CEOs and investors join open letter signatories urging government to face tariff threat.
Canadian tech looks to support its own against US tariff threat
Tariff trackers, startup directories, and Buy Beaver apps are the latest fronts in the Canada-US trade war.
Clutch recovers valuation and eyes growth with $50-million Series D round
Online car seller has gone through “fair share of existential crises,” but is ready to build again, CEO says.
Loopio’s Zak Hemraj shares tips for Canadian CEOs leading teams through “crisis after crisis”
CEO says leaders must help their employees stay focused at TechTO.
Canadian tech is up against a ticking tariff clock
Plus: Canadian tech leaders launch Build Canada.
CDPQ launches program to help Québec startups pivot amid tariff threat
Provincial government pledges “COVID-like” loans for businesses to reach new markets if tariffs hit.
Reliant on US materials and production, Canadian consumer goods startups could be caught in trade war crossfire
Pet food company Healthybud says Canada’s retaliatory tariffs will take a bigger bite out of its margins.
SRTX temporarily lays off 40 percent of staff ahead of US tariff “worst-case scenario”
Sheertex tights maker says tariffs could slap 41-percent duty on some shipments to US.
Deputy Chief Trade Commissioner on tariffs: Canada “not out of the woods yet”
Global Affairs leader told businesses tariffs don’t include digital services during CCI webinar.
US pauses tariffs on Canada as two countries work through new border commitments
Canada to appoint Fentanyl Czar and spend additional $200 million to combat organized crime and fentanyl.