Charlize Alcaraz
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Ontario proposes new regulations to tighten rules around mass layoffs
Remote workers need more protection from mass layoffs, according to newly proposed updates to employment laws from the Ontario government. → Read More
Firehood hands out $100,000 in prizes as the DMZ, CVCA announce women of year awards
The DMZ and the CVCA have each handed out awards to women and women-led startups this week for their contributions in the technology and private capital industries. → Read More
Cohere among first investments from Salesforce’s new $250 million AI fund
Cohere is among the first four companies to receive funding from Salesforce as part of the latter’s broader generative AI strategy. → Read More
Canadian privacy commissioners launch joint investigation into TikTok data use
The federal and provincial privacy commissioners in Canada are investigating TikTok’s user data practices. → Read More
Shopify launches initiative to expand partner program
At this stage, Shopify said that its partners will be able to earn more rewards, gain new skills, and experience more ways to engage with Shopify. → Read More
Cogeco acquires independent internet provider Oxio’s telecom business
Canada is losing another independent internet service provider as Montréal-based Oxio has sold its telecommunications operations to Cogeco Connexion. → Read More
Mining, energy companies lead TSXV’s list of 50 top-performing public companies
The TSX Venture Exchange has unveiled its annual ranking of 50 top performing companies on the exchange for 2023. → Read More
Proposed regulations for Retail Payment Activities Act open for public comment
Finance Canada has published the proposed regulations for the Retail Payment Activities Act meant to introduce a supervisory framework for payment service providers. → Read More
BBTV secures $21.6 million CAD loan to pay off overdraft facility
BBTV closed this financing as it looks to “support its path to profitability,” with the intention of using this recent loan to pay off its overdraft facility. → Read More
Prevu3D raises $13.3 million CAD to help enterprises take “‘first steps”’ into industrial metaverse
Montréal startup Prevu3D, which provides 3D scanning technologies, has announced the closing of a $13.3 million CAD Series A round. → Read More
Descartes acquires US-based GroundCloud for $138 million USD
Descartes Systems Group has acquired GroundCloud, an American company that provides solutions for final-mile logistics, for approximately $184 million CAD. → Read More
Following exit to Live Nation, Universe founders secure $10.8 million for online art marketplace Peggy
Peggy, an social online marketplace for contemporary art, has launched its platform and unveiled $10.8 million CAD in funding. → Read More
RBC acquires Canadian operations of US proptech startup Ojo
RBC said that acquiring Ojo Canada is part of the institution’s goal to streamline the home buying journey for Canadians. → Read More
Conquest Planning raises $24 million to expand AI financial advisor solution to US, UK markets
Conquest Planning, which uses artificial intelligence to provide wealth management solutions, has raised $24 million CAD in Series A funding. → Read More
Shopify invests in US-based e-commerce analytics aggregator Triple Whale
Shopify has made an investment into Triple Whale’s Series B round as it continues to fund companies that support the Shopify merchant system. → Read More
CIBC Innovation Banking president Mark McQueen to depart for “next adventure”
Mark McQueen has gone public with plans to step away from his role as president and executive managing director of CIBC Innovation Banking. → Read More
AppDirect acquires TBI to expand offerings for technology advisors
AppDirect has acquired Telecom Brokerage Inc. as the former looks to scale its offerings for technology advisors. → Read More
OpenText closes $5.8 billion USD acquisition of Micro Focus, makes workforce reduction
OpenText has closed its acquisition of British SaaS company Micro Focus for $5.8 million USD, which has led to layoffs. → Read More
Vector Institute, Communitech partner to expand AI training program across Canada
Vector’s new partnership with Communitech is meant to bolster Canada’s AI expertise and application as the country grapples with a limited tech talent pool. → Read More
Smile Digital Health secures $30 million Series B funding to expand AI, machine learning capabilities
Toronto-based health data company Smile CDR has raised approximately $30 million in Series B funding. → Read More