Academics, CEOs push for AI regulation, as Canadian companies race to adopt the technology
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Academics, CEOs push for AI regulation, as Canadian companies race to adopt the technology

Experts and leaders in the technology community are throwing their support behind the federal government’s proposed bill to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada….

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BDC launches $150 million Sustainability fund in revamp of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund

The Sustainability Venture Fund is set to complement BDC’s $400 million Climate Tech Fund. BDC Capital has launched a new, $150 million CAD venture…

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Graphite Innovation & Technology secures $10 million to help reduce emissions from marine shipping vessels

The Halifax startup provides sustainable coating for marine transportation. Halifax-based Graphite Innovation & Technology (GIT), which provides sustainable coating for marine shipping vessels, has…

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ChopValue raises $10.36 million CAD to globalize its chopstick-repurposing technology
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ChopValue raises $10.36 million CAD to globalize its chopstick-repurposing technology

The startup recently transformed its 100 millionth chopstick into new products. Vancouver-based startup ChopValue announced a $10.36 million CAD ($7.7 million USD) funding round…

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Government of Canada to launch $250 million initiative to train workers for roles in sectors like digital technology, AgTech, cleantech

In record-tight labour market, feds aim to upskill workers for high-growth industries. The federal government is launching a new program focused on upskilling workers…

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AppDirect acquires TBI to expand offerings for technology advisors

AppDirect unified its advisor business under the AppDirect brand earlier this month. Montréal originated, San Francisco-based company AppDirect has acquired third-party technologies distributor Telecom…

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Dapper Labs, Hootsuite, VodaSafe among winners of BC Tech’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards
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Dapper Labs, Hootsuite, VodaSafe among winners of BC Tech’s 2022 Technology Impact Awards

A record-setting 48 finalists and 12 winners were announced at the TIAs. Dapper Labs, Hootsuite, and VodaSafe were among the award winners of the…

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Lightspeed adds Google alum Ryan Tabone as chief product and technology officer
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Lightspeed adds Google alum Ryan Tabone as chief product and technology officer

Tabone’s hire comes as Lightspeed shifts focus from acquisitions and integrations to innovation. Lightspeed Commerce has appointed Google veteran and former executive Ryan Tabone…

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Converge Technology secures $500 million loan to continue acquisition spree

Converge to continue acquisition strategy in North America, Europe. Gatineau-headquartered IT and cloud solutions provider Converge Technology announced this week that it has refinanced…

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Converge Technology Solutions to acquire San Diego-based Technology Integration Group
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Converge Technology Solutions to acquire San Diego-based Technology Integration Group

Technology Integration marks Converge’s 31st acquisition since 2017. Toronto and Québec-based Converge Technology Solutions has reached an agreement to acquire American company Technology Integration…

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