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From sawdust to seed round: ConstructionClock grows from Winnipeg

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/08/2025 06:00 EDT

Contractor-turned-founder David Peters raises $2 million for automated attendance-tracking app. Read more ›

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Jim Balsillie wants an urgent response to Trump’s new doctrine

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/08/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: Clio takes Alexi to court over database at the centre of billion-dollar vLex deal. Read more ›

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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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Lightspeed will pay $11 million CAD to settle class-action suit, Québec judge rules

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 12/05/2025 13:01 EDT

Retail tech firm admits no liability for allegations of overstating performance metrics. Read more ›

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Montréal’s seventh Startup Community Awards get a new home, and a new tone

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 3 place · 12/05/2025 12:35 EDT

After community feedback, revamped awards use new innovation hub to refocus on founders. Read more ›

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Feds unveil $358-million initiative to bolster Canada’s defence supply chain

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 09:36 EDT

Regional Defence Investment Initiative will be deployed by Canada’s regional development agencies. Read more ›

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Tracktile banks on Maritime hospitality to scale its operations software for “messy” manufacturing

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 08:00 EDT

Charlottetown startup raises $1.25 million to help complex manufacturers understand and control their business. Read more ›

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Binance for kids, robotic Pixar lamps, and how to use AI in 400 ways

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 06:00 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for December 5, 2025. Read more ›

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Lightspeed president JD Saint-Martin returning to VC roots at Boreal Ventures

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/05/2025 05:00 EDT

Saint-Martin will join the Montréal firm at the end of March as it raises its second fund. Read more ›

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How Vive Crop Protection is helping farmers grow more, while using harmful pesticides less

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 16:48 EDT

Canadian AgTech company just closed a $10-million funding round. Read more ›

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Xposure Music’s 42.5 million USD raise will help it spot the next generation of streaming music stars

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 14:39 EDT

Montréal music buyer uses AI analytics to bet on long-term indie music success. Read more ›

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CVC hits $30-million target for second Saskatchewan-focused fund

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 14:14 EDT

Conexus Venture Capital’s first fund made 17 investments in Prairies-based startups. Read more ›

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EQ Bank carves out more market share with $800-million PC Financial purchase

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Sarah Rieger @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 12:27 EDT

Deal comes at the end of a “difficult year” for EQB. Read more ›

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BC offers local businesses up to $500,000 to test early-stage tech innovations

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Sarah Rieger @ BetaKit · 12/04/2025 06:00 EDT

Innovate BC has allocated $2.5 million to projects submitted by Dec. 21. Read more ›

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University of Toronto establishes AI research chair to recruit the next Geoffrey Hinton

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 20:30 EDT

Google and U of T are each providing $10 million to support the position. Read more ›

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MaRS innovation hub and insurance firm Definity launch new accelerator for climate adaptation startups

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 16:26 EDT

With insurance payouts from wildfires, floods, and storms on the rise, Definity sees room to help prevent them. Read more ›

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Clio takes Alexi to court over database at the centre of billion-dollar vLex deal

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 16:25 EDT

Alexi denies misusing Fastcase data to build a competing platform. Read more ›

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Revolut appoints new Canadian CEO four years after retreat from market

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 12:13 EDT

Jan Pilbauer tapped as new Canadian CEO as British neobank evaluates market return. Read more ›

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The Nod asks Canadians to shop the “Real Black Friday” by supporting Black-owned businesses

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Trevor Nichols @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 10:30 EDT

Community network encourages intentional commerce on Black Friday and year-round. Read more ›

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Human Computer Lab wants the next home robot to be more Pixar lamp than laundry-folding butler

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit · 12/03/2025 09:15 EDT

LeLamp creator is betting expression and emotion matter more than arms and legs. Read more ›

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