Thank you to ecommerce baddie
@noorazrieh.bsky.social for asking me on to talk about an important policy shift that isn't getting the nuanced attention it deserves. #CDNtech #CDNpoli
@noorazrieh.bsky.social for asking me on to talk about an important policy shift that isn't getting the nuanced attention it deserves. #CDNtech #CDNpoli
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@trondizzle.bsky.social joins @noorazrieh.bsky.social on Carney’s $1.6B bet on Cohere, and how you sell an AI company as a national treasure.
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@trondizzle.bsky.social joins @noorazrieh.bsky.social on Carney’s $1.6B bet on Cohere, and how you sell an AI company as a national treasure.
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Carney Chose an A.I. “Champion.” Like It or Not, You’re an Investor
Canada’s new AI “champion”.
buff.ly
November 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Thank you to ecommerce baddie
@noorazrieh.bsky.social for asking me on to talk about an important policy shift that isn't getting the nuanced attention it deserves. #CDNtech #CDNpoli
@noorazrieh.bsky.social for asking me on to talk about an important policy shift that isn't getting the nuanced attention it deserves. #CDNtech #CDNpoli
The feds are framing the proposed merger between BDC and EDC as a way to reduce overlap and improve the efficiency of federal financing bodies. We've got reactions from the #CDNTech ecosystem.
The feds plan to merge BDC and EDC. What might that mean for Canada’s largest VC investor? | BetaKit
Government says it expects “greater risk tolerance” from Crown corporations that do business financing.
betakit.com
November 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The feds are framing the proposed merger between BDC and EDC as a way to reduce overlap and improve the efficiency of federal financing bodies. We've got reactions from the #CDNTech ecosystem.
Wednesday’s BetaKit Newsletter sets the stage for what #CDNtech expects in tomorrow’s federal budget.
Plus:
🪙Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale
⚡General Fusion founder steps back
🌊Tech leaders see Canada’s blue wave opportunity.
Plus:
🪙Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale
⚡General Fusion founder steps back
🌊Tech leaders see Canada’s blue wave opportunity.
What does a budget “about entrepreneurs” look like?
Plus: Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale.
betakit.com
November 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Wednesday’s BetaKit Newsletter sets the stage for what #CDNtech expects in tomorrow’s federal budget.
Plus:
🪙Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale
⚡General Fusion founder steps back
🌊Tech leaders see Canada’s blue wave opportunity.
Plus:
🪙Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale
⚡General Fusion founder steps back
🌊Tech leaders see Canada’s blue wave opportunity.
We're being told that #Budget2026 will include hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for Canada's space sector.
What other files does #CDNTech expect movement on? And what is the industry asking for? Read our budget preview for a comprehensive breakdown.
What other files does #CDNTech expect movement on? And what is the industry asking for? Read our budget preview for a comprehensive breakdown.
What’s in Budget 2026 for Canadian tech? | BetaKit
Space funding commitments and tax changes could be coming in federal budget today.
betakit.com
November 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We're being told that #Budget2026 will include hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for Canada's space sector.
What other files does #CDNTech expect movement on? And what is the industry asking for? Read our budget preview for a comprehensive breakdown.
What other files does #CDNTech expect movement on? And what is the industry asking for? Read our budget preview for a comprehensive breakdown.
Only 8% of #CDNTech companies formed in 2025 raised pre-seed funding. That’s down from 13% Panache Ventures began tracking the market in 2023.
Panache says that’s concerning because fewer companies funded today could mean fewer Canadian scaleups tomorrow.
Panache says that’s concerning because fewer companies funded today could mean fewer Canadian scaleups tomorrow.
Canada is creating more startups, but fewer are raising pre-seed capital: report | BetaKit
The country is on track for more company creation in 2026 than 2025. AI could be a factor.
betakit.com
November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Only 8% of #CDNTech companies formed in 2025 raised pre-seed funding. That’s down from 13% Panache Ventures began tracking the market in 2023.
Panache says that’s concerning because fewer companies funded today could mean fewer Canadian scaleups tomorrow.
Panache says that’s concerning because fewer companies funded today could mean fewer Canadian scaleups tomorrow.
Closer ties with the EU means Canada will join Europe's supercomputer program and collaborate on a climate-modelling initiative. #CDNpoli #CDNtech
Canada to join European supercomputer program, collaborate on tech priorities
Announcements were part of feds’ broad partnership with EU.
betakit.com
October 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Getting started with cloud storage shouldn't need a training course.
One minute, from an empty account to files in a bucket. Create a bucket, keep your admin key somewhere safe, then drag your files into Files right in your browser.
youtu.be/EmSWJge-m1I?...
#SelfHosted #CDNTech #S3
One minute, from an empty account to files in a bucket. Create a bucket, keep your admin key somewhere safe, then drag your files into Files right in your browser.
youtu.be/EmSWJge-m1I?...
#SelfHosted #CDNTech #S3
Storm Buckets: Get Started in 1 Minute | Canadian S3-Compatible Cloud Storage
YouTube video by Storm Developments
youtu.be
October 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Getting started with cloud storage shouldn't need a training course.
One minute, from an empty account to files in a bucket. Create a bucket, keep your admin key somewhere safe, then drag your files into Files right in your browser.
youtu.be/EmSWJge-m1I?...
#SelfHosted #CDNTech #S3
One minute, from an empty account to files in a bucket. Create a bucket, keep your admin key somewhere safe, then drag your files into Files right in your browser.
youtu.be/EmSWJge-m1I?...
#SelfHosted #CDNTech #S3
montreal-1 is open. Canadian S3 storage in Montreal, $9 CAD a TB a month, one flat bill, and downloads are never billed. Point restic, rclone, or others at it like any S3 bucket.
Thank you to the alpha testers. The alpha stays open and your space there is yours to keep.
#CDNTech #S3 #SelfHosted
Thank you to the alpha testers. The alpha stays open and your space there is yours to keep.
#CDNTech #S3 #SelfHosted
October 26, 2026 at 6:10 AM
montreal-1 is open. Canadian S3 storage in Montreal, $9 CAD a TB a month, one flat bill, and downloads are never billed. Point restic, rclone, or others at it like any S3 bucket.
Thank you to the alpha testers. The alpha stays open and your space there is yours to keep.
#CDNTech #S3 #SelfHosted
Thank you to the alpha testers. The alpha stays open and your space there is yours to keep.
#CDNTech #S3 #SelfHosted
I hadn't heard about the PHP thing but here's the certificate thing: arstechnica.com/security/202...
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Intermediate certs allow anyone to mint web credentials for any Internet server.
arstechnica.com
October 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Shopify CTO Mikhail Parakhin, who has helped lead the Canadian retail tech giant’s AI charge, is departing after two years. $SHOP #CDNtech
Shopify CTO Mikhail Parakhin to depart after two years
Former Microsoft executive Mikhail Parakhin is departing as CTO of Ottawa-based retail technology giant Shopify after just over two years in the role, BetaKit has confirmed.
betakit.com
October 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Shopify CTO Mikhail Parakhin, who has helped lead the Canadian retail tech giant’s AI charge, is departing after two years. $SHOP #CDNtech
Montréal-based technology investor Inovia secures $200-million USD first close for sixth early-stage #VC fund. #CDNtech
Inovia secures $200-million USD first close for sixth early-stage VC fund
Multi-stage, Montréal-based technology investor Inovia Capital has completed a $200-million USD first close of its sixth early-stage venture capital fund.
betakit.com
October 19, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Canadian-founded, US-based #AI chipmaker Tenstorrent secures $1.5 billion USD Series E at $6.2-billion valuation to challenge GPU dominance. #CDNtech
Tenstorrent secures $1.5 billion USD at $6.2-billion valuation to challenge GPU dominance
Canadian-founded, US-based AI hardware company Tenstorrent announced it has closed $1.5 billion USD in Series E funding to fuel its global expansion plans.
betakit.com
October 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Exclusive: Toronto and NYC’s Mecka AI has recruited the growth hackers behind Ottawa-based “IRL sidequest” app Thirdspace to help gather home video for training real-world robots. #CDNtech
Mecka AI recruits growth hackers behind “IRL sidequest” app Thirdspace
Toronto- and New York City-based Mecka AI, which aims to supply the training data to deploy robots in the real world, has completed its second acquisition.
betakit.com
October 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Exclusive: Toronto and NYC’s Mecka AI has recruited the growth hackers behind Ottawa-based “IRL sidequest” app Thirdspace to help gather home video for training real-world robots. #CDNtech
1/6 🩺 THIS ROBOTIC ARM COULD REVOLUTIONIZE SURGERY 🩺
Revolve Surgical just completed its first human operation in Toronto.
Their affordable robotic arm could bring advanced procedures to cash-strapped hospitals.
Source: Chris Hannay,
The Globe and Mail
#MedSky #CdnTech #Toronto #Surgery #Robots
Revolve Surgical just completed its first human operation in Toronto.
Their affordable robotic arm could bring advanced procedures to cash-strapped hospitals.
Source: Chris Hannay,
The Globe and Mail
#MedSky #CdnTech #Toronto #Surgery #Robots
October 13, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Storm Buckets has Control Gates now. Every action the dashboard can take carries a gate you set yourself: Open, Password, Email code, Authenticator, or Closed.
#CDNTech #DigitalSovereignty #S3
#CDNTech #DigitalSovereignty #S3
October 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Storm Buckets has Control Gates now. Every action the dashboard can take carries a gate you set yourself: Open, Password, Email code, Authenticator, or Closed.
#CDNTech #DigitalSovereignty #S3
#CDNTech #DigitalSovereignty #S3
October 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Toronto and NYC-based physical AI startup Mecka has raised a $60-million USD Series B backed by Sequoia, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Microsoft's M12. #CDNtech
Mecka AI reveals $60-million USD Series B round backed by Sequoia, Nvidia | BetaKit
The startup aims to provide the real-world training data required to deploy robots.
betakit.com
October 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Toronto and NYC-based physical AI startup Mecka has raised a $60-million USD Series B backed by Sequoia, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Microsoft's M12. #CDNtech
As #AI drives rapid expansion of data centres, communities need tools to navigate this evolving landscape. Today, we’re launching Ground Rules with @urbanclimateleader.bsky.social to ensure Canada’s #datacentre development happens on local terms
👉https://datacentregroundrules.ca/
#cdntech #cdnpoli
👉https://datacentregroundrules.ca/
#cdntech #cdnpoli
October 6, 2026 at 1:06 PM
As #AI drives rapid expansion of data centres, communities need tools to navigate this evolving landscape. Today, we’re launching Ground Rules with @urbanclimateleader.bsky.social to ensure Canada’s #datacentre development happens on local terms
👉https://datacentregroundrules.ca/
#cdntech #cdnpoli
👉https://datacentregroundrules.ca/
#cdntech #cdnpoli
Ex-Vanguard exec aims to launch Canada’s first investment dealer solely focused on prediction markets. #FinTech #CDNtech
Ex-Vanguard exec aims to launch Canada’s first prediction market-focused investment dealer
Former Vanguard Canada CEO Atul Tiwari and other Canadian finance leaders have set out to build the country’s first investment dealer focused exclusively on prediction markets.
betakit.com
October 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#Canada's #BlackBerry Just SHOCKED The Entire Tech Industry With Latest Announcement! 🇨🇦 #Cdntech
youtu.be/AWANWUON55o?...
youtu.be/AWANWUON55o?...
Canada's BlackBerry Just SHOCKED The Entire Tech Industry With Latest Announcement!
YouTube video by Canada 2050
youtu.be
September 30, 2026 at 3:57 AM
#Canada's #BlackBerry Just SHOCKED The Entire Tech Industry With Latest Announcement! 🇨🇦 #Cdntech
youtu.be/AWANWUON55o?...
youtu.be/AWANWUON55o?...
I'm back at #ElevateFestival this week, Canada’s largest tech and innovation festival!
Excited to be repping @mozilla.org where I'll be moderating a fireside chat on the AI stage tomorrow titled Open Models, Open Future: The Next Era of AI Innovation.
#ElevateFest2025 #cdntech
Excited to be repping @mozilla.org where I'll be moderating a fireside chat on the AI stage tomorrow titled Open Models, Open Future: The Next Era of AI Innovation.
#ElevateFest2025 #cdntech
September 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I'm back at #ElevateFestival this week, Canada’s largest tech and innovation festival!
Excited to be repping @mozilla.org where I'll be moderating a fireside chat on the AI stage tomorrow titled Open Models, Open Future: The Next Era of AI Innovation.
#ElevateFest2025 #cdntech
Excited to be repping @mozilla.org where I'll be moderating a fireside chat on the AI stage tomorrow titled Open Models, Open Future: The Next Era of AI Innovation.
#ElevateFest2025 #cdntech
Epically cool #cdntech!
"develop high-resolution subsea imaging by combining PhantomPhotonix' proprietary #quantum LiDAR technology – which delivers 10x the resolution of conventional SONAR systems – with a commercial Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) platform"
oceansupercluster.ca/project/cana...
"develop high-resolution subsea imaging by combining PhantomPhotonix' proprietary #quantum LiDAR technology – which delivers 10x the resolution of conventional SONAR systems – with a commercial Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) platform"
oceansupercluster.ca/project/cana...
September 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Epically cool #cdntech!
"develop high-resolution subsea imaging by combining PhantomPhotonix' proprietary #quantum LiDAR technology – which delivers 10x the resolution of conventional SONAR systems – with a commercial Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) platform"
oceansupercluster.ca/project/cana...
"develop high-resolution subsea imaging by combining PhantomPhotonix' proprietary #quantum LiDAR technology – which delivers 10x the resolution of conventional SONAR systems – with a commercial Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) platform"
oceansupercluster.ca/project/cana...
Maple Maps — Navigation made for Canada
I am so thrilled that enterprising entrepreneurs are stepping up for Canadian tech! This is in beta mode. Can’t wait till a full release. Even if there’s a small fee.
#cdntech
#cndpoli
#unplugAmerica
I am so thrilled that enterprising entrepreneurs are stepping up for Canadian tech! This is in beta mode. Can’t wait till a full release. Even if there’s a small fee.
#cdntech
#cndpoli
#unplugAmerica
September 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Maple Maps — Navigation made for Canada
I am so thrilled that enterprising entrepreneurs are stepping up for Canadian tech! This is in beta mode. Can’t wait till a full release. Even if there’s a small fee.
#cdntech
#cndpoli
#unplugAmerica
I am so thrilled that enterprising entrepreneurs are stepping up for Canadian tech! This is in beta mode. Can’t wait till a full release. Even if there’s a small fee.
#cdntech
#cndpoli
#unplugAmerica
What is Canada’s most overrated tech company? How do we keep young founders here? Can our access-to-capital problems be solved? Is a vibrant Canadian tech ecosystem even possible?
@trondizzle.bsky.social answers your burning #CDNTech questions on a summer mailbag episode of The BetaKit Podcast.
@trondizzle.bsky.social answers your burning #CDNTech questions on a summer mailbag episode of The BetaKit Podcast.
Answering your burning tech questions | BetaKit
Canada’s most overrated tech company? Keeping young founders in the country? Is BlackBerry making a comeback?
betakit.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
What is Canada’s most overrated tech company? How do we keep young founders here? Can our access-to-capital problems be solved? Is a vibrant Canadian tech ecosystem even possible?
@trondizzle.bsky.social answers your burning #CDNTech questions on a summer mailbag episode of The BetaKit Podcast.
@trondizzle.bsky.social answers your burning #CDNTech questions on a summer mailbag episode of The BetaKit Podcast.