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Charles Mandel's reporting and writing on technology has appeared in Wired.com, Canadian Business, Report on Business Magazine, Canada's National Observer, The Globe and Mail, and the National Post, among many others. He lives off-grid in Nova Scotia.

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Ontario budget gains kudos for streamlining procurement, increasing access to skilled talent

Mar 27, 2023

“Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ontario government has listened to many of our members’ concerns.”

Coveo offices
AI

Coveo CEO Louis Têtu wants to take risk out of generative AI

Mar 27, 2023

“We’re very confident of our advance here,” says the CEO.

Amii
Funding

Alberta Innovates invests $30 million into Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to spur research

Mar 24, 2023

New funding will attract investment and create jobs, says innovation minister.

Amazon logo on phone
Layoffs

Amazon won’t confirm how many Canadians impacted by forthcoming 9,000 employee layoffs

Mar 20, 2023

Worldwide cuts will impact AWS, PXT, advertising, and Twitch teams.

Funding

Proptech startup Operto raises $34.4 million CAD to open the door to new markets, literally

Mar 20, 2023

Operto eyes bringing its electronic check-in and check-out experience to more hotels.

Acquisitions

Vendasta acquires customer engagement platform Broadly

Mar 17, 2023

Deal marks an acceleration of strategic growth plans for both startups.

VC

As regulators take over SVB Canada, companies still have questions about impact

Mar 13, 2023

CCI estimates low risk for the majority of Canadian companies.

Funding

Adaptis secures $2 million CAD to help building owners move to net zero with AI

Mar 7, 2023

“Using deep tech to do deep decarbonization is really where we think the gap is.”

Ron Benegbi and Patrick Reily of Unlinq
Funding

Uplinq partners with World Bank Group-linked global network to educate on financial inclusion

Mar 3, 2023

FinTech recently raised $820,000 CAD for its global credit assessment platform.

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Markets

Lightspeed COO Brandon Nussey to depart in latest C-suite shakeup

Mar 3, 2023

The COO is the latest in a string of exec changes at Lightspeed.

healthtech
Funding

AssistIQ raises $2.5 million CAD to cut down on medical waste in hospitals

Feb 28, 2023

AI platform tracks use of disposable medical devices, supplies for surgeries and common procedures.

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Healthtech

MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures

Feb 27, 2023

New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.

Markets

CDPQ makes executive changes following Celsius investment write-off

Feb 24, 2023

Crypto winter chill touches more Canadian funds, startups.

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SaaS

At adtech startup Nova, president Matt Crenshaw steps into the CEO position

Feb 24, 2023

Former CEO Gupta shifts over to the board, advisory role.

VC

Despite market conditions, 2022 second-highest year on record for Canadian venture capital

Feb 22, 2023

CVCA CEO: “Considering the macroeconomic conditions, the finish in 2022 was surprising.”

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