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Canada’s AI ambitions with Minister Evan Solomon

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/05/2025 20:26 EDT

Minister Evan Solomon sits down with C100 Executive Director Michael Buhr to discuss the country’s future in AI. Read more ›

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Feds put up $189 million to renew Black Entrepreneurship Program

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/20/2025 13:32 EDT

Five-year extension will expand access to loans, mentorship, and data through three programs. Read more ›

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YSpace to put women entrepreneurs in the spotlight at ELLA Ascend 2025 Showcase

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/20/2025 07:00 EDT

Oct. 30 event will feature leaders of AFC Toronto, BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund, and Tealbook. Read more ›

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Ready Plan Go raises $750K to automate accountants’ grunt work with AI

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/20/2025 06:00 EDT

Montreal startup wants to give accountants more time for client advice by letting AI handle paperwork. Read more ›

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BDC report finds optimism is up among Canadian entrepreneurs despite trade war uncertainty

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/20/2025 04:00 EDT

Trade pressure takes a toll as over half reported emotional or mental exhaustion this year. Read more ›

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Gen Z wants BlackBerry back. Why?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/20/2025 03:59 EDT

Plus: Open banking details expected in #Budget2025. Read more ›

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Why Canada doesn’t buy Canadian tech

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 10/19/2025 19:04 EDT

Source Canada's Ray Luk thinks the “cultural belief we’re not good enough” creates a homecourt disadvantage for Canadian tech. Read more ›

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FreshBooks partners with Affirm to offer “buy now, pay later” feature

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 10/17/2025 15:26 EDT

FreshBooks Payments invoices can now be paid through biweekly or monthly plans. Read more ›

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Evan Solomon heads to the Gulf, Canadian Tire hits a speedbump, and Canada’s latest Nobel laureate

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 10/17/2025 14:28 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for October 17, 2025. Read more ›

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Danielle Smith expands ministerial team leading Alberta’s $100-billion AI data centre push

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/17/2025 14:16 EDT

Nathan Neudorf joins finance and innovation colleagues as data centre proposals outpace power grid capacity. Read more ›

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“It is war”: How Alexi hopes to dominate the AI legaltech market

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/17/2025 12:49 EDT

Toronto-based firm claims it’s approaching $10 million in ARR as it faces off against Harvey, Legora. Read more ›

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Canadian FinTech leaders told to finally expect open banking progress in fall budget

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 17:06 EDT

Sources say feds poised to deliver on next phase of long-delayed financial data-sharing legislation. Read more ›

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Lyft to hire hundreds more staff in Toronto amid plans to open new tech hub

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 15:32 EDT

Toronto to become Lyft’s second-largest North American tech hub as company aims for 2026 opening. Read more ›

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Clio caps off year of big acquisitions by launching new enterprise division

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 10/16/2025 12:51 EDT

Enterprise suite provides software for legal and business operations sides of large law firms. Read more ›

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SAAS NORTH will feel a little different this year

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 11:59 EDT

Unlikely pairings and unfiltered conversations will take over the BetaKit Keynote Stage on November 5 and 6. Read more ›

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Why the future of Ontario’s critical industries hinges on startups

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 10/16/2025 07:00 EDT

On Oct. 24, experts will explore how startups can design solutions tailored to the realities of OT environments. Read more ›

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Spring Impact Capital closes $14-million fund to grow Canada’s climate and healthtech ecosystem

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 17:29 EDT

The Vancouver impact fund has already invested $2 million across eight Canadian startups. Read more ›

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Provision raises $7 million USD to build AI copilots for pre-construction estimates

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 16:30 EDT

Toronto startup wants to help firms like EllisDon “gut check” pre-construction work. Read more ›

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ABK Biomedical raises $35 million USD to bring liver cancer treatment to market

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 14:49 EDT

Series D funding will support commercialization of Halifax company's Eye90 microspheres. Read more ›

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Pawsible Ventures looks to sniff out opportunities in pet health

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 12:27 EDT

Vancouver-based studio’s inaugural fund is fetching $10 million to help build pet health startups. Read more ›

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Numr’s Demo Day win proves what structured support can unlock in just four months

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit · 10/15/2025 12:01 EDT

YSpace’s 2025 Tech Accelerator supported tech solutions for healthcare, education, sustainability, and more. Read more ›

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