Canada stories - Page 17
Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini's remit
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini's role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.
Spence Software halves IT costs with 11:11 cloud move
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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dr
Spence Software shifts its S2Web SaaS platform to 11:11 Systems' cloud, slashing IT spending by 50% and boosting performance and control.
Mila, Bain & Company urge fivefold boost in Canadian AI VC
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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ai
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it industry
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digital economy
Mila, Bain & Company urge Canada to turn its AI research edge into homegrown startups by lifting annual AI venture funding from $2 billion to $10 billion.
Integrity360 buys Advantus360 to launch Canada hub
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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iot security
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socs
Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.
Here are the four firms feds back with $92M quantum investment
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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quantum computing
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it industry
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r&d
Canada is investing CAD $92M in four quantum start-ups to speed up fault-tolerant computing for industrial and defence uses.
B.C. expands India trade ties with Karnataka tech partnership
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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quantum computing
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ai
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healthtech
British Columbia inks Karnataka life sciences pact in Bengaluru push to deepen biotech, medtech and digital health trade ties with India.
Canada trains Philippine forces in defensive cyber ops
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Canada is running a five-day defensive cyber training course for Philippine forces, deepening military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Bizcap Canada relaunch brings new portal & pricing
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Bizcap Canada relaunches under global Bizcap brand with new broker portal, revamped pricing and faster finance approvals for SMEs.
Canada invests CAD $11M to boost rural Sask internet
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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agricultural technology
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hybrid & remote work
Canada commits to expanding high-speed internet to 1,922 rural and Indigenous homes across 28 communities in Saskatchewan.
CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada's AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.
Stop renting intelligence: Why Canada needs to build its own AI stack
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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semiconductors
Canada's GBP £925.6 million AI pledge backs chips and servers, but critics say true sovereignty needs home-grown models, not US black boxes.
OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada's digital future
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada's digital economy by 2026.
Canadian firms lose money after using AI for tax advice
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Canadian firms are losing cash and facing fines after using chatbots like ChatGPT for tax advice, a survey of accountants has warned.
Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
Employment Hero launches a quarterly SMB Insight Engine to track Canadian small firms' confidence amid hiring strain and burnout fears.
Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.
Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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saas
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.
Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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smb
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procurement
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ict sector
Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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digital transformation
BC Transit taps Vancouver tech firm Spare to unify handyDART bookings and oversight across 29 British Columbia communities.
UBC & Caseway team up on court‑trained legal AI system
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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open source
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genai
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llms
UBC teams with Vancouver startup Caseway on a court-trained legal AI, aiming to curb hallucinations and widen access to justice in Canada.
REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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productivity
REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.