OSC demands crypto trading platforms bring operations into compliance with securities regulations
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is looking to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency trading platforms operating…
Québec 2021 budget includes spending on innovation as part of economic recovery from pandemic
The Government of Québec has tabled its fiscal budget for 2021, which puts a heavy emphasis on recovery from the COVID-19…
Today in acquisitions: 7D Surgical, Zerospam, QoC, Aquatic Informatic, Apprentx, LEAF Mobile
Over the last few weeks, several Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired. Here’s the…
2021 Narwhal List tracks Canada’s notable exits, raises, valuations during pandemic year
The 2021 Narwhal List, which tracks Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies, has highlighted several significant deals and…
Ontario Budget 2021 increases commitment to ministry of economic development with focus on pandemic recovery
The Government of Ontario has released its fiscal budget for 2021, committing an increased amount of capital to the ministry…
Virtual live learning platform Disco raises $6 million CAD seed round
Toronto-based Disco, which has developed a platform allowing users to build live virtual learning experiences, has raised an…
FinTech startup Beanworks to be acquired by Quadient for $104 million CAD
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Beanworks is set to be acquired by French enterprise company Quadient for $104 million CAD…
The 11 Canadian startups participating in Y Combinator’s Winter 2021 demo day
This week, Y Combinator (YC) is holding its Winter 2021 Demo Day, the 32nd for the Silicon Valley incubator. Thirteen Canadian…
Deloitte spin-out company Arteria AI raises $13.7 million CAD Series A round
Toronto-based Arteria AI, which applies artificial intelligence to the drafting, negotiation, and analysis of contracts, has…
Federal government extends CEBA small business loan application to June 30
The federal government has extended the application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program to June…
TechBrew Robotics named the winner of the 2021 OKGN Angel Summit
Mike Boudreau, founder of Salmon Arm, British Columbia-based TechBrew Robotics, has been named the winner of the 2021 OKGN…
The Canadian Shield begins selling mask manufacturing system
Kitchener-Waterloo-based personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer The Canadian Shield has begun selling its medical-mask…
Secondary deal will see Nuvei stakeholders sell $494 million USD in company shares
Nuvei has announced its CEO, chief financial officer, as well as two of its investors, will sell $494 million USD worth of…
Tech4SickKids names new co-chairs as campaign reaches $5 million fundraising milestone
Tech4SickKids, a Canadian campaign to raise $25 million for Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has announced…
After bootstrapping its way to profitability, Maropost acquires Neto for $58 million CAD
Toronto-based Maropost, which offers a customer engagement platform that aims to help companies with commerce, marketing, clienteling,…