January 13, 2026 QCAD, a CAD-denominated stablecoin developed by Stablecorp Digital Currencies Inc. (“ Stablecorp ”), has reached a significant regulatory milestone with the approval of the QCAD Digital Trust’s prospectus by Canadian securities regulators. Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to hold a steady value relative to traditional currencies or assets, most often the U.S. dollar. As a CAD-denominated stablecoin, QCAD offers Canadians a domestic alternative for fas

The development of robotaxis from companies such as Waymo LLC and Zoox, Inc. has sparked broader conversations about how autonomous vehicles will integrate into everyday life. For this integration to be seamless, operational details, such as designated stopping locations and passenger handoff moments, will become increasingly important to manage. Autolane Inc. (“Autolane”), a Palo Alto–based company, is aiming to address this specific piece of the puzzle. Autolane plans to d

January 8, 2026 The Business Development Bank of Canada (“ BDC ”) has indicated it may ease restrictions that have historically limited venture capital funds it backs from investing in defence-related technologies, signalling a potential shift in how public capital supports Canada’s defence innovation ecosystem. This shift aligns with the federal government’s expanding focus  on defence modernization and domestic capability-building. Canada has committed to significantly inc

Toothpod , a Toronto-based startup, has launched a portable, chewable tablet that anyone can use to clean their teeth. The company was co-founded by Vishar Yaghoubian, an emerging entrepreneurial star from the University of Toronto (“ U of T ”), who has won over $200,000 in prizes from more than 25 startup competitions. The eight-person company is backed by major investors, including New York hedge fund manager Mark Diker, Dragon’s Den star Michele Romanow and Michael Clouti

Cohere Inc. (“Cohere”), a Toronto company focused on developing enterprise AI, announced its partnership with Thales Canada Inc. (“Thales”). Thales is a leader in advanced defence and digital technologies, and this partnership signals a meaningful acceleration in Canada’s push to strengthen its domestic defence technology ecosystem and a broader shift toward integrating AI into national security infrastructure. The collaboration is consistent with the federal government’s g

The federal government’s newly announced C $358 million initiative  to strengthen Canada’s defence supply chain represents a decisive step toward fortifying the country’s sovereign and military capabilities. The new Regional Defence Investment Initiative aims to boost defence research, strengthen supply chains and improve capital access for small and medium businesses as Canada works to build domestic capability and support allies during the U.S. trade war. This investment la