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Shopify merchants can now sell products through AI chatbots

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/10/2025 13:48 EDT

Update announced in Shopify Editions newsletter that contained over 150 product updates. Read more ›

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Canada outpaced US in tech talent growth in 2024: CBRE report

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/16/2025 06:00 EDT

Toronto eclipsed New York while Waterloo soared 11 spots to become a top North American tech market. Read more ›

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Ex-Vidyard employees sell Toronto’s HyperComply to SecurityScorecard

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/15/2025 15:22 EDT

Team behind the compliance automation tool joins platform used by two-thirds of the Fortune 500. Read more ›

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FeX Energy raises $4.8 million CAD on bet that iron can power the energy transition

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/15/2025 14:52 EDT

McGill spin-out is piloting iron reactor for renewable energy storage targeting heavy industry. Read more ›

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Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 09/15/2025 06:00 EDT

After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand. Read more ›

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Canadian tech execs change with the season

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/15/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Carney tasks Major Projects Office with “Canadian sovereign cloud.” Read more ›

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Amber Mac wants parents to know their kids are talking to AI

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 09/14/2025 19:35 EDT

A new event focused on digital wellness for teens has launched as the dangers of unsupervised AI use become clear. Read more ›

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Ssense reaches agreement with lenders on restructuring plan

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/13/2025 11:15 EDT

Online retailer to continue under current leadership with $40 million in interim financing. Read more ›

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Amii receives $9 million from feds to equip energy workers with AI skills

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 09/12/2025 16:32 EDT

Funding comes on top of nearly $20 million pledged last year for sovereign compute. Read more ›

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MDA Space loses EchoStar, Apple trims the iPhone’s waist, and is there life on Mars?

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 09/12/2025 13:18 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for September 12, 2025. Read more ›

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North founders launch Jetson with “smart” home heat pump

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/12/2025 12:50 EDT

Ex-Thalmic team targets home heating with software-first approach. Read more ›

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Christopher Skeete exits Québec’s innovation portfolio in cabinet shuffle

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/12/2025 06:00 EDT

Christine Fréchette retains leadership of economy and innovation file, supported by two junior ministers. Read more ›

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Carney says new Major Projects Office will help build a “Canadian sovereign cloud”

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 15:05 EDT

PM says cloud infrastructure is vital for security, AI, and quantum leadership. Read more ›

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AI, startups, and Simu Liu: Elevate Festival announces 2025 schedule

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 13:01 EDT

Tech event expected to bring 10,000 attendees to downtown Toronto between Oct. 7-9. Read more ›

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Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian leaves to lead Opendoor

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 09/11/2025 12:08 EDT

Nejatian leaves for US real estate firm where pay package could exceed $2.6 billion USD. Read more ›

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The fundamental misunderstanding of open banking that’s costing us all, big time

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Open banking’s absence is fuelling a silent small business crisis. Read more ›

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Q4 Inc. names Lewis Black as new CEO, founder Darrell Heaps steps back

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Heaps led Q4 Inc. through a go-private acquisition last year. Read more ›

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Wittington Ventures hires former MaRS IAF leader Zeeshan Ali as partner

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 09/10/2025 17:34 EDT

Weston-backed VC adds Ali to help lead its cleantech and healthtech innovation fund. Read more ›

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NordSpace granted new window for Canada’s first commercial rocket launch

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 09/10/2025 16:50 EDT

Aerospace startup’s previous attempts foiled by weather conditions, faulty safety systems. Read more ›

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OpenAI pushes for Canadian publishers’ copyright lawsuit to be heard in the US

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 09/10/2025 16:00 EDT

AI giant argues its models were trained outside of Ontario, while publishers say content is Canadian. Read more ›

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2Keys security breach exposes CRA-stored emails and phone numbers

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 09/10/2025 15:28 EDT

Treasury Board says info tied to CRA, ESDC, and CBSA users was accessed before phishing attempts. Read more ›

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