Shopify leans into agentic commerce with Google and Microsoft deals
As peers and chatbot makers target AI shopping, Shopify aims to provide “the pickaxes” and product data.
Canadian Startup News
A smarter, safer way to run AI? Vancouver’s LōD Technologies is betting on it
Startup’s new platform, CLōD, tackles two of the biggest barriers to enterprise AI adoption.
How a Métis game developer is using Roblox to keep his language alive
Josh Nilson built a virtual world where gamers learn Michif through play and community.
Kepler makes history with world-first launch of optical relay satellite network
Canadian company beats out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency reinstates Goodfood’s safe food licence
Meal kit service’s Montréal facility back in operation following nine-day suspension.
Ssense founders’ bid to buy back company successful, pending approvals
Deal for control of embattled luxury retail platform expected to close before Feb. 13.
1Password promotes Nancy Wang to CTO
Wang replaces Pedro Canahuati as Toronto cybersecurity firm continues to reshape C-suite.
Ubisoft Halifax employees “blindsided” by surprise closure one month after unionizing
Former employee says game developer unexpectedly dropped union challenges weeks before closing office.
ITC says Canada’s largest Indigenous tech conference aims to break down silos
Indigenous Tech Circle brings founders, investors, and policymakers together in Vancouver.
Calgary quantum researchers discover rule-breaking new uses for diamonds
Breakthrough discovery could see diamonds used in data centres and laser manufacturing.
Kepler to launch historic satellite network on SpaceX rocket this Sunday
Successful launch would be world-first, beating out similar projects from Amazon and Starlink.
Kinaxis appoints former Plainview head Razat Gaurav as CEO
Former leader John Sicard retired in 2024 after 30 years with the company.
Flare uncovers phishing campaigns scamming Canadians with fake toll and parking violation texts
The Montréal cybersecurity firm claims PayTool has defrauded as many as 900 Canadians.
What five years of Canadian tech exits signal for founders heading into 2026
Fasken’s Exit InSights Study points to an exit window that appears earlier than most founders expect.
MDA Space signs contract with US Department of War agency to potentially help with “Golden Dome” project
Contract lets MDA bid on future tasks and services that support the $151-billion program.