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QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada

Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
EduTech

University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring

Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter
Partner Programmes

Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter

Cash flow is tightening for Canadian small businesses as March sales improved only slightly, while payment times lengthened and late bills rose.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
The Forum names three grand prize winners in Vancouver
Health Technologies

The Forum names three grand prize winners in Vancouver

A record CAD $1.52 million finale in Vancouver underlined growing support for women founders as three businesses shared the top prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province
Physical Security

Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province

The new Alberta IP Office aims to stop homegrown research from being owned elsewhere, with CAD $8 million backing its push to retain jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
AuX Labs raises USD $4 million to scale cheese tech
Agricultural Technology

AuX Labs raises USD $4 million to scale cheese tech

The funding will help the Toronto food technology company expand manufacturing and bring its precision-fermented cheese to pizzerias and cafés.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
EduTech

Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent

Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform
Robotic Process Automation

Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform

Homeowners can now draft and revise layouts in plain language as the Montreal startup’s latest release bundles planning, editing and visualisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada
Fintech

Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada

Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025

Gemini-powered screening helped Google catch more than 99% of policy-violating ads before users saw them, as scams grew more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Fintech

Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement

Enterprises could cut reconciliation and liquidity headaches as Adyen folds pay-ins, payouts and treasury into one stack for global platforms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Safe Software wins data integration platform award
Virtualisation

Safe Software wins data integration platform award

Used by more than 20,000 organisations, FME has been recognised for simplifying data access as Safe Software expands into AI and digital twins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks
Social Media

Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks

Higher World Cup ticket demand is pushing up resale prices and exposing Canadian fans to fraud on unverified online channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Crypto

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Ontario study tests AI homecare to cut falls & admissions
Data Analytics

Ontario study tests AI homecare to cut falls & admissions

An Ontario pilot will assess whether AI monitoring can help older adults stay at home longer by reducing falls and hospital admissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Employment Hero launches AI Recruitment Agent in Canada
Data Protection

Employment Hero launches AI Recruitment Agent in Canada

Canadian small businesses could cut screening time by 75% as Employment Hero’s tool promises faster hiring and clearer candidate feedback.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support
Artificial Intelligence

Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support

The rollout gives Niagara Catholic teachers curriculum-aligned support for Indigenous lessons after many said they lacked training on the subject.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap
Digital Transformation

Nmbr & Paiday target Canada accounting payroll gap

Canadian accounting firms could cut manual payroll work and compliance errors as the new platform centralises dozens of client runs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month