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Canada won’t pursue national semiconductor strategy, AI minister says

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 05/08/2026 13:41 EDT

Canada is the only G7 country without a standalone strategy. Industry groups are urging action. Read more ›

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US-based Fortinet to open new cybersecurity tech hub in Calgary

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/11/2024 14:50 EDT

The hub looks to address the cybersecurity skills shortage. Read more ›

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Minerva thinks it can stop the flow of dirty money faster with AI

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/11/2024 06:02 EDT

Following Equifax partnership, anti-money laundering platform targets major FIs. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Boardroom skirmishes prevent Klarna’s IPO prep

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/11/2024 05:30 EDT

Plus: FINTRAC “incident” shows cyberattacks are getting too easy. Read more ›

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Reflecting on inclusion in #CDNtech

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Bianca Bharti @ BetaKit · 03/11/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: The new venture studio backed by Shopify, Wealthsimple, Knix execs. Read more ›

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Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 03/10/2024 18:00 EDT

Rob Khazzam has big ambitions for his business finance startup—he just doesn’t know what to build next. Read more ›

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CVCA spotlights women leaders across Canadian venture capital, private equity

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/08/2024 16:32 EDT

Investors from Brightspark and Yaletown lauded for excellence in Canadian VC. Read more ›

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An incomplete list of Canadian tech programs and organizations supporting women’s initiatives

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BetaKit @ BetaKit 1 place · 03/08/2024 06:15 EDT

An evolving resource for women entrepreneurs. Read more ›

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Ten things worth reading on International Women’s Day

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BetaKit @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/08/2024 06:02 EDT

Read, share, and amplify. Read more ›

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Lack of inclusion, unclear parental leave still hamper retention of women in Canadian VC

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/08/2024 06:00 EDT

Junior ranks of VC remain more diverse than senior levels, survey finds. Read more ›

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Canadian businesses are optimistic about growth in 2024. Here’s why

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 03/08/2024 05:30 EDT

Tech adoption and talent access fuels a brighter business forecast for the coming year. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – Canadian pharmaceutical research spending dropped in 2022

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/08/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Myanmar Molecular seeks Health Canada approval. Read more ›

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Ontraccr secures $1.2 million for construction management software

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/07/2024 15:50 EDT

Ontraccr’s platform digitizes operational workflows in the construction industry. Read more ›

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Intellectual Property Ontario finds permanent CEO in Dan Herman

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 03/07/2024 15:49 EDT

Herman previously led ISED as executive director of innovation policy. Read more ›

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Ziing acquires Metroland Parcel Services from TorStar

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/07/2024 14:05 EDT

Ziing looks to expand its Canadian delivery network with second acquisition this year. Read more ›

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Passwords are showing their age. Here’s the tech set to replace them

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 03/07/2024 13:36 EDT

Biometrics and AI will shape the next era of cybersecurity. Read more ›

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Three Canadian startups earn spots in Google’s latest Women Founders accelerator cohort

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/07/2024 08:00 EDT

MedReddie, SkyAcres, and Nimble Science represent Canada in the class of 2024. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Thrasio raised $3 billion. Now it’s filing for bankruptcy.

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/07/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: US resistance has Shein eyeing UK to IPO. Read more ›

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Virtual mental health platform Cognito raises $2 million in seed funding

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 03/06/2024 16:40 EDT

Cognito plans to expand its mental health services across Canada this year. Read more ›

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McMaster University partners with Celesta Capital to support Canadian deep tech startups

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 03/06/2024 13:23 EDT

Celesta will help McMaster-affiliated entrepreneurs commercialize their innovations. Read more ›

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Contractor management platform PayShepherd closes $7 million CAD as product, market expansion continues

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 03/06/2024 08:00 EDT

Inovia Capital-led round aimed at cementing firm’s presence in the United States and Canada. Read more ›

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