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Upcoming federal budget will be all “about entrepreneurs,” finance minister hints
François-Philippe Champagne says budget measures could simplify matters for SMBs. The post Upcoming federal budget will be all “about entrepreneurs,” finance minister hints first appeared on BetaKit .
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Hey Cleo wins $100,000 investment at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit
Ten Black-led startups from across Canada pitched to more than 300 guests at sixth annual summit. The post Hey Cleo wins $100,000 investment at DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit first appeared on BetaKit .
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How Canada can build tech careers worth staying for
Capital One Canada CTO on how meaningful work and long-term learning opportunities can help retain skilled talent. The post How Canada can build tech careers worth staying for first appeared on BetaKit .
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BDC launches two entrepreneur-led AI programs to make small businesses, and itself, more productive
Connect&GO founder and former Frank & Oak CTO will help SMEs reimagine their relationship with AI and BDC. The post BDC launches two entrepreneur-led AI programs to make small businesses, and itself, more productive first appeared on BetaKit .
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Alberta’s plan to scrap DEI in hiring will cost innovation
April Hicke on why merit-based hiring requires considering diversity and equity. The post Alberta’s plan to scrap DEI in hiring will cost innovation first appeared on BetaKit .
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Transit started by tracking buses. Turning a profit came from understanding riders
Fourteen years in, Montréal company now helps agencies measure everything from crowding to service quality. The post Transit started by tracking buses. Turning a profit came from understanding riders first appeared on BetaKit .
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Why Canada’s Cohere stake has struck a nerve
Plus: Wealthsimple and Solink raise big rounds. The post Why Canada’s Cohere stake has struck a nerve first appeared on BetaKit .
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Canada to join European supercomputer program, collaborate on tech priorities
Announcements were part of feds’ broad partnership with EU. The post Canada to join European supercomputer program, collaborate on tech priorities first appeared on BetaKit .
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Platform Calgary unveils 10 most promising startups ahead of Calgary Innovation Week
Celebration of the city’s tech community runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5. The post Platform Calgary unveils 10 most promising startups ahead of Calgary Innovation Week first appeared on BetaKit .
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Saffron Box dreams of one day turning Canada into the next saffron superpower
Founder says vertical farming could make saffron cultivation a lucrative reality, even in Canada’s harsh winters. The post Saffron Box dreams of one day turning Canada into the next saffron superpower first appeared on BetaKit .
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Bloomsco raises $1 million pre-seed from BDC, Telegraph for military training platform
Montréal startup was co-founded by former Pressbooks and Dialogue leaders. The post Bloomsco raises $1 million pre-seed from BDC, Telegraph for military training platform first appeared on BetaKit .
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Why Trust Is Becoming Essential for Agentic Commerce
As AI agents shop for you, security will depend on understanding identity, intent, authorization, and risk. The post Why Trust Is Becoming Essential for Agentic Commerce first appeared on BetaKit .
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Coveo buys Y Combinator alum to bolster AI commerce search
Anglera purchase gives company new tools for enriching product data as more consumers shop with AI assistants. The post Coveo buys Y Combinator alum to bolster AI commerce search first appeared on BetaKit .
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Float’s Rob Khazzam on how Canadian companies should rethink AI spending
Five hot takes on controlling costs, questioning hiring plans, and knowing when to let employees experiment. The post Float’s Rob Khazzam on how Canadian companies should rethink AI spending first appeared on BetaKit .
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Cohere deal won’t be last time feds take stake in Canadian tech companies, AI minister says
Evan Solomon says forthcoming $500-million tech fund will consider equity stakes. The post Cohere deal won’t be last time feds take stake in Canadian tech companies, AI minister says first appeared on BetaKit .
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Canada’s new national security strategy puts tech front and centre
Prime minister promises Canadian tech will “contribute to a more secure and prosperous world.” The post Canada’s new national security strategy puts tech front and centre first appeared on BetaKit .
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PrairiesCan minister says new regional funding shows Canada’s commitment to AI
Feds adding $500 million to support AI adoption programming among small- and medium-sized businesses. The post PrairiesCan minister says new regional funding shows Canada’s commitment to AI first appeared on BetaKit .
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Telesat posts Q3 losses as satellite company offers “no assurances” on ability to pay back debt
Ottawa-based satellite operator reported $81 million in revenue, a 20-percent decrease from same quarter last year. The post Telesat posts Q3 losses as satellite company offers “no assurances” on ability to pay back debt first appeared on BetaKit .
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Feds to buy stake in Cohere via planned $7-billion Series E at $36-billion valuation
The Government of Canada is investing $1.6 billion in the Canadian AI darling. The post Feds to buy stake in Cohere via planned $7-billion Series E at $36-billion valuation first appeared on BetaKit .
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Solink raises more than $100 million USD to help physical stores keep an eye on their business
Ottawa company wants to expand beyond video surveillance into broader business intelligence for the physical world. The post Solink raises more than $100 million USD to help physical stores keep an eye on their business first appeared on BetaKit .