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BlackBerry co-founders invest in Railtown AI Technologies
BlackBerry co-founders invest in Railtown AI Technologies
BlackBerry co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin are making a $3.4 million investment in Vancouver-based Railtown AI Technologies Inc.
Cyder secures $3M in new seed funding
Cyder, a Toronto-based fintech startup providing a specialized, community-focused loyalty platform for Canadian credit unions, announced a new round of seed financing allowing the company to further expand.
14 Canadian startups named 2026 CIX award winners
Fourteen Canadian startups will be honoured at this year’s CIX Summit in March, in Toronto, an annual conference showcasing promising early stage and scaling Canadian startups covering health, climate, defence, fintech and marketing.
Squall opens TechNX.ca
As Canada faces a changed economic global order and domestic economic challenges, our technology sector will play a pivotal role in shaping Canada’s future in this new reality.
Canada risks losing its AI lead, new report warns
A new report from the Linux Foundation, in cooperation with Meta, has a stark message for Canada’s AI ambitions: despite taking a leading role in AI research, Canada risks falling behind in turning those same AI research strengths into an economic advantage in the future.
Bell and SAP Canada to build sovereign cloud service
Bell Canada and SAP Canada have signed a deal to jointly develop a Canadian‑operated cloud solution aimed at serving Canadian governments and regulated industries that require strict control over sensitive information.
Apple to acquire Canadian database startup
Kitchener-Waterloo-based database software startup Kuzu has signed a deal to be acquired by Apple. Apple confirmed the deal in a disclosure to the EU. This marks Apple’s second acquisition of a Kitchener-Waterloo startup since 2024, when it purchased DarwinAI
Telus picks former bank chief Dodig to replace CEO
Telus Corp. appointed former bank chief Victor Dodig to replace longtime chief executive officer Darren Entwistle, a surprise move for a telecommunications company that’s under pressure from investors over its slow growth.
La Caisse renews AI support for Quebec firms
La Caisse has renewed its AI Expertise Program, offering Quebec companies specialized support to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations and boost productivity. The renewal comes amid broader signs that Quebec businesses are rapidly adopting advanced AI technologies.
Industrio launches AI platform for critical systems
Vancouver-based startup Industrio launched Signal, a platform that consolidates distributed data, workflows, and human decision-making into a unified operational view. Industrio develops operational intelligence systems designed for environments where reliability, governance, and security are non-negotiable.
Loblaw adds shopping app in ChatGPT
The PC Express app in ChatGPT leverages ChatGPT to help Canadians shop for groceries directly from Loblaw grocery stores. The company already uses OpenAI models to build proprietary AI solutions across its business.
Intact must ensure ChatGPT doesn’t hide insurance plans
Analysts pressed the Toronto-based insurer about the potential for artificial intelligence to displace insurance brokers on an earnings call Wednesday, after an insurance app launched on ChatGPT in the U.S. this week.
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