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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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Wealthsimple reveals first credit card, expanded chequing account at inaugural product showcase

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/11/2025 12:30 EDT

Toronto FinTech firm pitches “an alternative that is better than a bank” at first Wealthsimple Presents. Read more ›

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Building Canada’s cleantech future from the shores of Nova Scotia

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/11/2025 07:00 EDT

Innovators in the region are advancing tech that drives decarbonization and global competitiveness. Read more ›

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Montréal tech looks to scale up with opening of Ax-C innovation hub

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/11/2025 06:10 EDT

Sprawling space has booked 40 startups for office leases, with dozens more on the waitlist. Read more ›

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Canada Health Infoway’s AI Scribe Program hooks up primary care clinicians with Canadian healthtech

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/11/2025 06:05 EDT

Initiative plans to provide up to 10,000 licences for AI documentation tools from companies like Well Health and MEDFAR. Read more ›

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Xanadu, NRC, and U of T partner on using quantum to improve electric vehicle batteries

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit · 06/11/2025 06:00 EDT

Researchers hope the project results in faster charging, longer battery life, and lower prices. Read more ›

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DoorDash next on the menu as Canada’s Competition Bureau sues for allegedly deceptive pricing tactics

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 14:17 EDT

Lawsuit seeks an undetermined penalty and restitution to affected customers who used food delivery app. Read more ›

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Former Anges Québec CEO Geneviève Tanguay joins Panache Ventures as partner

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 14:13 EDT

New appointment follows executive shake-ups at early-stage VC firm. Read more ›

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Eli Health closes $17-million CAD Series A to fuel launch of hormone-monitoring tech

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 10:37 EDT

BDC’s Thrive backs Montréal startup’s plan to begin bringing its hormone test to market. Read more ›

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ENVGO raises $2.7 million seed round to bring its electric “flying” boat to market

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 08:00 EDT

Waterloo team behind drone maker Aeryon Labs helps aerospace hit the waves. Read more ›

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Pine unveils new real estate tools after topping $1 billion CAD in managed mortgages

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 08:00 EDT

Toronto proptech turns Properly acquisition into refreshed home search platform as it expands beyond just mortgages. Read more ›

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Vessel raises $10.3 million to retool Canadian VC for the age of AI

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/10/2025 08:00 EDT

Platform developed by two ex-LPs aims to automate “grunt work” for GPs and improve LP relationships. Read more ›

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MesoMat expects smart rubber to hit the road around the world as it builds out commercial tire-monitoring platform

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 07:00 EDT

McMaster spinout raises seed funding to build out its sales and commercial operations. Read more ›

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The program giving global founders a reason to build in Canada

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 06/10/2025 07:00 EDT

ventureLAB’s Canada Catalyst launches startups into a world-class HardTech ecosystem. Read more ›

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The can’t-miss events at Saskatoon Startup Week and Ottawa Innovation Week

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 06/09/2025 17:18 EDT

Must-attend events include AccelerateOTT on June 12 and Saskatoon’s Fail Fest on June 13. Read more ›

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InBC’s Jill Earthy knows Canadian VC “could be healthier”

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 06/09/2025 14:38 EDT

Provincial Crown Corp. CEO talks wake-up calls, early-stage investment, and InBC’s future fundraising plans. Read more ›

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Taiv lands $14.4-million CAD Series A to put targeted ads on bar and restaurant TVs across North America

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

Winnipeg startup’s adtech solution aims to make business TVs more profitable and engaging. Read more ›

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Government-backed program aims to help Canadian non-profits adopt responsible AI

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Jon Fingas @ BetaKit 3 place · 06/09/2025 06:00 EDT

RAISE hopes to make Canada a leader in AI for charities and social impact causes. Read more ›

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Canada’s Bengio brothers offer new AI critiques, solutions

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 06/09/2025 05:00 EDT

Plus: American chip giant AMD to acquire Untether AI team. Read more ›

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American chip giant AMD to acquire Untether AI team

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 06/06/2025 18:00 EDT

AI inference chipmaker to cease supporting its products and shut down. Read more ›

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Investissement Québec records annual loss on VC and fund investments

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 2 place · 06/06/2025 17:56 EDT

Provincial investment agency’s overall $13-million return came in well below $194 million forecast. Read more ›

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