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Ecobee’s Stuart Lombard retires, AI “godfathers” sign new policy letter
Plus: Wealthsimple’s CCO says a “lack of political will” harming FinTech innovation. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find…
As semiconductor re-shoring efforts heat up, SILICAN urges feds to provide more targeted domestic chip support
New report comes after US commits $50 billion to its own domestic chip sector. The Semiconductor Industry Leadership and Innovation Canada Action Network (SILICAN)…
Alberta Technology Minister’s mandate letter appears to support reducing restrictions on title ‘software engineer’
Startups, regulator have been embroiled in a dispute over the title for years. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith appears to have addressed previous concerns that…
CCI laments lack of detail on SR&ED, innovation agency as feds share economic update
Fall Economic Statement indicates projects are underway, but not at a pace the innovation community likes. The new innovation agency? That review of research…
Québec’s new French language bill prompts letter of concern from tech business leaders
Stringent language requirements raise worries over attracting talent and economic damage. The Canadian Council of Innovators (CCI) has sent a letter to the Québec…
Canadian innovators wonder what proposed SR&ED review will accomplish
Shortly after federal Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced a review of the Canadian government’s SR&ED program, the first subtweet blared…