Canada stories - Page 2
Interac launches online debit payments with KONEK gateway
This month
Staples Canada is the first national retailer to offer Interac KONEK, a secure Canadian eCommerce payment option supported by Moneris and major banks.
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
This month
Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.
Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
This month
Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
This month
Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.
Leaders call for federal budget to prioritise SMBs, inclusive AI
This month
Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.
AI transformation begins with connectivity
Last month
Canadian firms say secure, high-speed 5G connectivity is vital to unlocking AI’s full potential and boosting business efficiency and innovation.
EY answers demand for agentic AI with Canadian-built platform
Last month
EY's Canadian branch is spearheading the release of a client agent marketplace, aiming to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
Last month
Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.
Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds
Last month
A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.
TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
Last month
TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Last month
Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada’s digital market.
Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work
Last month
A study reveals 79% of Canadian office workers use AI tools, outpacing employers in governance and raising data security concerns in workplaces.
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Last month
Mark Lane has launched Canada’s first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.
Canadian firms link AI progress with strong privacy focus
Last month
Over 84% of Canadian firms explore AI, driven mainly by employees, with 71% investing in privacy to support secure, responsible digital transformation.
Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students
Last month
Nelson launches AI literacy tools in November to boost knowledge and responsible use among Canadian educators and students amidst low national AI awareness.
Confidence high but few Canadians fully recover from ransomware
Last month
While 94% of Canadian firms feel confident about recovering from ransomware, only 25% have fully restored their data after attacks, reveals OpenText survey.
Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds
Last month
Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
MaRS relaunches Capital Programme to connect startups with global VC
Last month
MaRS relaunches its Capital Programme to connect global investors with top Canadian tech startups, boosting early-stage funding and market access.
Canada’s M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
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Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.
Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains
Last month
Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.