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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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British Columbia deploys combined $9.2 million into projects tackling climate, nutrition, health and more

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 12/02/2024 15:23 EDT

Funding recipients include Ekona Power, Wildfire Robotics, and Ideon Technologies. Read more ›

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Lightspeed lays off 200 employees in second restructuring of the year

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 12/02/2024 14:03 EDT

Online brokerage firm Questrade also reportedly laid off an undisclosed number of employees in recent days. Read more ›

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The one role companies are struggling to fill

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit 1 place · 12/02/2024 07:00 EDT

Digital Marketing Sector Council report encourages employers to recognize certifications to expand the talent pool. Read more ›

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Why Hopper might be the next Canadian tech company to play the secondary game

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 12/02/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Canada sues Big Tech. Read more ›

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The DOJ wants to take Google Chrome away, Rob Kenedi wants to decelerate tech

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 12/01/2024 14:39 EDT

After a decade of quiet dominance, the browser space is suddenly filled with uncertainty. Read more ›

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Montréal tech marks year’s successes and struggles at sixth Startup Community Awards

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/29/2024 18:14 EDT

Startups honoured included item-sharing app Partage Club and fundraising platform Zeffy. Read more ›

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Shopify’s federal swing, Hopper trims its wings, Google gets served

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/29/2024 16:01 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Nov. 29, 2024. Read more ›

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Shareholders file proposed class action alleging Exro misrepresented revenue projections

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/29/2024 15:44 EDT

Plaintiff describes 2024 revenue forecasts Exro made in January as “delusional.” Read more ›

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Major Canadian news orgs sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/29/2024 14:32 EDT

Torstar, Postmedia, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and CBC/Radio-Canada are seeking monetary damages. Read more ›

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Firestarter program goes national with funding from BDC Thrive Lab

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/29/2024 06:00 EDT

Following Atlantic Canada pilot, program supporting women-led startups will host first cohort in early 2025. Read more ›

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Canada’s Competition Bureau targets Google for anti-competitive practices

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/28/2024 18:02 EDT

Tech giant faces anti-trust fights on both sides of border as Canada looks to force sale of Google adtech tools. Read more ›

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With new name, FleetOps secures $30.8-million CAD Series A round

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/28/2024 15:48 EDT

Now called Class8, trucking data startup’s round was led entirely by United States-based investors. Read more ›

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The painkiller for pharmaceutical reps

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/28/2024 07:00 EDT

How ACTO is bringing pharma knowledge to the frontlines. Read more ›

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Charles Mandel always filed on time

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/27/2024 18:09 EDT

BetaKit remembers beloved senior writer on anniversary of his passing. Read more ›

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Hopper restructures again following renewal of Expedia partnership

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/27/2024 15:21 EDT

Hopper reportedly cut 10 percent of staff just over a year after its last restructuring. Read more ›

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Nurau raises $1.5-million CAD in seed funding to take AI-powered HR coach to the US

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 11/27/2024 10:04 EDT

Montréal-based startup claims its conversational AI platform can reduce HR complaints. What are the risks? Read more ›

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Workers are embracing AI faster than employers can keep up

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Jacqueline Loganathan @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/27/2024 07:00 EDT

Research finds that training is essential for success adoption in the workplace. Read more ›

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Belgian VC Theodorus relocates to Canada under new name to target early-stage life sciences startups

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/27/2024 00:01 EDT

Rebranded to Seido Capital, the firm has secured $45 million towards its fifth fund. Read more ›

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Shopify calls on feds to “do whatever is necessary” to resolve Canada Post strike before Black Friday

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/26/2024 17:21 EDT

Shopify suggests federal government impose binding arbitration or legislation to make postal service operational. Read more ›

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WonderFi and Kraken Canada each break $2-billion CAD mark for assets under custody

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/26/2024 15:23 EDT

Kraken’s Canadian operation exceeds $2 billion as WonderFi reports a 110 percent growth since year-end 2023. Read more ›

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