PADS Financial secures $3 million CAD in pre-seed funding, launches online mortgage platform
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PADS Financial secures $3 million CAD in pre-seed funding, launches online mortgage platform

PADS looks to leverage AI and blockchain with its online mortgage servicing platform. Montréal-based FinTech startup PADS Financial has secured $3 million CAD in…

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Federal government launches consultation on AI’s copyright implications as privacy watchdog seeks input on new biometrics guidance

Consultations come as Canadian authorities explore how to regulate emerging technologies. The Government of Canada and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada…

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Cycle Momentum receives $22.25 million in provincial backing, launches matching cleantech funding program

Origo will offer Québec-based pre-seed and seed-stage startups with $150,000 CAD in funding. Montréal-based impact accelerator Cycle Momentum has secured $22.25 million in funding…

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Ten Key Labs secures $10.5 million, launches AI equity management tool for founders
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Ten Key Labs secures $10.5 million, launches AI equity management tool for founders

Extreme Venture Partners, Xtreme Labs alum secures backing from Craft Ventures, Shopify angels, Wave co-founder. Toronto-based software startup Ten Key Labs has announced $10.5…

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NorthStar Gaming launches AI-powered sports betting feature
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NorthStar Gaming launches AI-powered sports betting feature

NorthStar Gaming launches a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize sports wagering for Ontario players. AI and Epoxy.ai have been responsible for…

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Federal government introduces new legislation aimed at governing privacy, AI
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Canada launches voluntary code of conduct for the responsible use of AI

Cohere, OpenText among first signatories. Cohere, a competitor of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, announced it is signing on to Canada’s new voluntary artificial intelligence (AI)…

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BC securities regulator alleges Blok Technologies, former execs misrepresented share sale in 2018
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Aquanow launches AQN Digital Ventures Fund to back next generation of blockchain startups

Fund has already invested more than $1 million in seven companies, including BoomFi and Mash. Digital assets infrastructure provider Aquanow has launched a blockchain…

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Former Global Founders Capital partner launches Northside Ventures to back pre-seed Canadian entrepreneurs across North America

Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others. After spending the past few years building…

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PointClickCare launches PatientPay integration to increase payment efficiency in health-care facilities

PointClickCare expands marketplace of integrated solutions with PatientPay. Toronto-based health technology firm PointClickCare has announced an integration with American company PatientPay to help health-care…

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BeyondPlay’s Ontario triumph launches path to North American dominance
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BeyondPlay’s Ontario triumph launches path to North American dominance

BeyondPlay, a fast-growing video game company, made a significant accomplishment when the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) approved them for a Business-to-Business (B2B)…

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