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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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F|T: The FinTech Times – Feds make new open banking promises to positive reception 

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/28/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Kraken in SEC's sights as Binance founder Changpeng Zhao steps down, pleads guilty. Read more ›

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PASQAL, Investissement Québec launch $90-million Quantum Computing initiative

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/27/2023 17:24 EDT

The initiative intends to promote Sherbrooke, Québec as an international quantum hub. Read more ›

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Geomega receives $2 million from NGen for rare earth element recycling plant

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/27/2023 14:47 EDT

Geomega’s recycling plant will help turn magnet scrap into rare earth elements used in electric vehicles. Read more ›

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With $2 million raised to date, Omnicart aims to serve hyperlocal last-mile delivery

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/27/2023 06:00 EDT

Omnicart wants to help local businesses in small towns become their own DoorDash. Read more ›

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A|I: The AI Times – As Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, Cohere CEO slams the “self righteousness” of effective altruism

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/27/2023 05:30 EDT

Plus: Microsoft looks to scale Québec presence with $500-million USD investment. Read more ›

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Active Impact launches $120 million third cleantech fund, Feds release Fall Economic Statement

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/27/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: OV 3.0: What does the future hold for OMERS Ventures? Read more ›

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The future of OMERS Ventures with Michael Yang

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 11/26/2023 17:19 EDT

Canada’s preeminent pension-backed VC firm got stuck in a “constant state of change.” What’s next for OV 3.0? Read more ›

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FinTech startup Peloton Technologies closes $2 million in seed financing

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/24/2023 15:59 EDT

Executive chair says the capital will fuel the startup’s acquisition strategy. Read more ›

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These three FinTech companies are hiring software developers in Canada

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/24/2023 14:43 EDT

Neo Financial, Float Financial, and Ripple are on the prowl for software engineers, devs. Read more ›

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Co.Labs hires Broad Street Bulls, Rhino Ventures alum Jonathan Lipoth as executive director

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/24/2023 06:00 EDT

Saskatchewan incubator believes it’s found its next “long-term leader.” Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – CarePod wants healthcare without health workers

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/24/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Medical knowledge platform Pathway raises $5M in seed funding. Read more ›

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Semantic Health acquired by US-based medical documentation firm AAPC

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/23/2023 15:13 EDT

Semantic uses AI to help hospitals improve their medical coding, auditing, and documentation processes. Read more ›

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HS GovTech Solutions acquired by Banneker Partners

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/23/2023 06:02 EDT

HS GovTech is the latest Canadian tech company delisting from public exchanges. Read more ›

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R|T: The Retail Times – Shein’s revenue surpasses Zara, Alibaba is worth about half of Tencent

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/23/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Is Shopify still an Ottawa darling? Read more ›

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Wealthsimple rolls out private equity offering for retail investors

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/22/2023 15:00 EDT

PE marks the third alternative investing option Wealthsimple has launched since 2022. Read more ›

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Birdseye closes $4.1 million CAD in seed funding for AI-powered marketing platform

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/22/2023 14:59 EDT

The round comes eight months after Birdseye’s $500,000 USD pre-seed funding round. Read more ›

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Microsoft looks to scale Québec presence with $500-million USD investment

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/22/2023 14:08 EDT

Tech giant plans to expand its AI, cloud computing infrastructure in the province. Read more ›

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Rogers Communications and RBC commit additional $16 million to Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/22/2023 06:30 EDT

Catalyst claims more than 7,000 people and 500 businesses have participated in its cybersecurity programs over the past five years. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Q4 Inc. joins pandemic IPOs returning private, Ambyint returns to Calgary

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/22/2023 05:00 EDT

Plus: Slack names longtime Salesforce executive Denise Dresser as new CEO. Read more ›

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Federal Fall Economic Statement promises to expand Payments Canada eligibility, introduce open banking legislation in 2024

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/21/2023 18:47 EDT

Canada commits to “consumer-driven finance” and more powers for the Competition Bureau. Read more ›

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