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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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TikTok Bans, CEO kidnappings, and Canadian tech’s Fast 50

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/08/2024 17:22 EDT

Test your knowledge of Canadian tech news with The BetaKit Quiz for Nov. 8, 2024. Read more ›

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‘The world’s biggest problems are not going to be solved with software’: industry leaders unpack Canada’s opportunities in semiconductors and AI

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/08/2024 16:15 EDT

VentureLab’s HardTech Summit discusses the state of Canadian deep tech, re-shoring, and the investment landscape. Read more ›

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Aron Levitz named co-president of Wattpad as #CDNtech executive turnover continues through the fall

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/08/2024 15:54 EDT

Chexy, PureFacts, Carbon Upcycling and more are among the latest to shake up their C-suites. Read more ›

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Online legal database CanLII sues Caseway AI for alleged copyright infringement

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 11/08/2024 15:08 EDT

CanLII alleges Caseway scraped 3.5 million records from its database, violating terms of use. Read more ›

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WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka kidnapped, released after reportedly paying $1-million ransom

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/07/2024 17:15 EDT

WonderFi says it is providing “full cooperation to the Toronto Police Service on this active investigation.” Read more ›

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Citing national security risks, feds order shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian arm but forgo outright ban

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/07/2024 16:21 EDT

Minister Champagne says Canadians can still access TikTok, calling that “a personal choice.” Read more ›

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Lightspeed, Well Health hit new revenue milestones in latest quarterly earnings

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/07/2024 15:37 EDT

Lightspeed beats revenue forecasts as Well Health reaches record revenues in fiscal Q3 2024. Read more ›

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Longbow Capital completes $150-million initial close of second Energy Transition Fund

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/06/2024 15:05 EDT

Fund is targeting $250 million to invest in companies that help lower carbon emissions. Read more ›

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MedEssist offers pharmacists medication delivery through new partnership with Uber Direct

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/06/2024 14:23 EDT

New integration is expected to let community pharmacies across North America outsource medication delivery. Read more ›

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Cracking the code with AI

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Siri Agrell @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/06/2024 07:00 EDT

How Mantle used an LLM to translate a prototype project for production. Read more ›

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Neo Financial snags top spot on Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/06/2024 05:01 EDT

This year’s winners achieved an average three-year revenue growth of 3,559 percent. Read more ›

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Meet Christopher Skeete, Québec’s new minister responsible for finishing Fitzgibbon’s work

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit · 11/05/2024 14:15 EDT

Halfway through Québec’s five-year innovation strategy, private funding and productivity are still pain points. Read more ›

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Meet Christopher Skeete, Québec’s new minister responsible for finishing Fitzgibbon’s innovation work

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Madison McLauchlan @ BetaKit 3 place · 11/05/2024 14:15 EDT

Halfway through Québec’s five-year innovation strategy, private funding and productivity are still pain points. Read more ›

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Manzil acquires Aghaz to expand Halal financial solutions to the United States

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/05/2024 06:15 EDT

Deal includes Aghaz’s platform and status as a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC. Read more ›

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Founders of Sysomos, Aislelabs find traction bringing their AI research to AEC

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 11/04/2024 14:56 EDT

Workorb secures $2.6 million CAD to advance AI in architecture, engineering, construction sectors. Read more ›

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Shopify alums secure $7 million CAD seed round for AI mobile commerce platform Reactiv

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 2 place · 11/04/2024 14:40 EDT

Despite commitment to build in Canada, Reactiv chose more “ambitious” US-based investors. Read more ›

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Father-son Schwartz duo team up with FinTech founders to launch Exit North Ventures

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit · 11/04/2024 07:00 EDT

Leaders of Canadian Fintech, CLA, Financeit, LendCare, others look to back early-stage FinTech startups with $20-million fund. Read more ›

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What keeps Canada’s zombie startups alive?

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 11/04/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Hear from BC tech leaders on funding, moving to the US, and true grit. Read more ›

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Alexis Ohanian and Matt Damon can help Xatoms clean water around the world

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 11/03/2024 19:00 EDT

Co-founder Diana Virgovicova explains how she's using quantum chemistry, grants, and celebrity to solve a global problem. Read more ›

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The BetaKit Quiz, Nov. 1, 2024

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 11/01/2024 18:35 EDT

Zombie ideas, stolen money, and a "shit job." Test your knowledge of #CDNtech news. Read more ›

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