Minister Solomon: Canada’s AI and Buy Canadian strategies likely to launch in 2026
AI minister says feds might tie AI and digital funding to Buy Canadian rules.
Canadian AI minister…
Govt Eliminates Service Fees for Online Payments
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all service fees for electronic payments to government institutions…
Investissement Québec transforms early-stage program into $200-million VC fund
New Fonds Impulsion will expand support for founders amid declining seed-stage deal flow across the province.
Investissement…
Entrepreneurs face nearly five-year wait for Canada’s Start-up Visa
Once a 12-month process, the SUV has ballooned to 53 months amid concerns about program misuse.
While…
Mila partners with Hypertec and 5C to launch Sovereign AI Research Hub in Montréal
The Hub aims to develop “frugal AI” with strong value.
Montréal-based artificial intelligence (AI) institute Mila is…
Minister Evan Solomon reveals Canada’s AI Task Force
Patrick Pichette, Joelle Pineau, and Dan Debow among those tapped by federal government.
Inovia Capital partner Patrick…
Canada hopes to build a sovereign cloud to counter US dominance. It won’t be easy
The alignment on need for Canadian-controlled infrastructure has not yet been met with a plan to execute.
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BDC pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs buy businesses from aging owners
Thrive ETA Fund combines capital, training, and mentorship for women buying firms from retiring business leaders.
As…
Schulich Venture Academy has a “bigger vision” for upskilling Canadian tech startups
After teaching 200 graduates across three cohorts, SVA is ready to expand.
In 2023, York University’s Schulich…
Carney says new Major Projects Office will help build a “Canadian sovereign cloud”
PM says cloud infrastructure is vital for security, AI, and quantum leadership.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will…
Marc-Antoine Cantin to lead Anges Québec as CEO Stéphane Drouin steps down
Drouin is departing the angel investor network for personal reasons less than a year after taking the helm.…