Canada stories - Page 2
Canadian SMEs face hurdles in green finance & reporting drive
This month
Canadian SMEs prioritise sustainability but face challenges in accessing green finance and formal reporting, with only 5% securing funding despite high ambition.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion AWS sales, wins top awards
This month
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales and wins top AWS global and regional security partner awards in 2025.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
This month
K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country’s diverse music and creator communities.
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
This month
Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
This month
K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
This month
Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
Chris Hadfield on fusion, AI, human ingenuity for the future
Last month
The Canadian retired astronaut and former ISS commander shared his experiences and how to apply them to sustainable tech at Info-Tech LIVE in Montreal.
LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
Last month
LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.
Canadian firms shift focus from hours to AI for productivity gains
Last month
Canadian firms increasingly shift from tracking hours to adopting AI tools, aiming to boost productivity, employee satisfaction, and hybrid work success.
Furble launches nationwide online platform for pet care
Last month
Furble launches a Canadian online platform connecting pet owners to licensed pharmacies for prescriptions and pet care products delivered at home.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
Last month
Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
Canada's AI regulation that died: The story of AIDA
Last month
Canada's Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, part of Bill C-27, died in 2025, leaving the country without dedicated AI regulation despite billions invested.
AI halves banks’ cloud migration downtime & cuts losses
Last month
AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings
Last month
One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
Blackline Safety earns fourth spot on Deloitte Fast 500 list
Last month
Calgary-based Blackline Safety is on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500, marking its fourth appearance for rapid growth in safety tech.
Bizcap acquires 8fig to expand AI-driven SME funding globally
Last month
Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.
Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Last month
Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.
Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs
Last month
Zoho launches three new AI-powered apps for Canadian SMEs, boosting payroll, retail, and solo business management with local compliance and bilingual support.
Luma Health acquires Tonic to streamline patient intake & care
Last month
Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Last month
Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.