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Feds unveil plans to stop ‘unfair’ business tax advantages reaped by individuals

The federal government is proposing measures to tighten what it calls "unfair" loopholes for private corporations that...

Measures protecting Canadian dairy industry under fire at U.S. NAFTA hearing

Canadian measures to protect the dairy industry came under the microscope at a U.S. congressional hearing on...

‘This will not be a short negotiation’: U.S. releases list of demands for NAFTA

The Trudeau government is extending public consultations to find out what Canadians want to see in a...

Ottawa-based government spy agency faces $35M harassment, discrimination lawsuit

Canada's spy agency is facing questions about its workplace culture amid allegations that senior officials foster a...

Retention bonuses of $9.2M for key Sears Canada employees spark outcry

Sears Canada's plan to pay out millions in bonuses to keep execs and key staff on board...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Inflation figures, a meeting of Canada's premiers and several key corporate earning reports are among the events expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Sears Canada gets court approval to begin soliciting bids for its sale

An Ontario judge has given Sears Canada the green light to immediately proceed with reaching out to...

IMF approves Liberals’ handling of economy, warns of longer term challenges

The International Monetary Fund has given the Trudeau government a passing mark for its handling of the...

WestJet CEO ramps up anti union campaign as more join push to organize workers

The head of WestJet has stepped up his fight against the growing push to unionize the airline's...

WestJet CEO ramps up anti union campaign as more join push to organize workers

The head of WestJet has stepped up his fight against the growing push to unionize the airline's...
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For Ottawa-based tech founders looking to raise capital, these are challenging days. The "valley of death," that precarious gap between initial startup and sustainable growth, appears to be widening. While early funding often comes from family and friends, angel investors play a critical role in bridging this gap. In Ottawa, the Capital Angel Network (CAN) has anchored the local angel investor ecosystem since 2010. Despite a downturn in venture capital nationally, CAN bucked the trend in 2025, recording its second-biggest year in history. With a membership that includes individual angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and accelerators, CAN invested approximately $8 million in 2025 alone. In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks with Suzanne Grant, the executive director of the Capital Angel Network. They discuss: -- Deal Flow in 2025: Why CAN ranked as the number one angel group in Canada for the number of deals invested last year. -- The Impact of AI: How investors are looking for a "moat" in an increasingly crowded AI sector. -- Diversity: How CAN is leading the country with 37% women investors, helping to diversify the local deal flow. -- Noteworthy Investments: Recent support for local and regional innovators like Marlowe, Plantaform, and Hyalodex. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Introducing Suzanne Grant 14:02 Sponsor Segment 20:50 Capital MASHUP and NACO Summit 2026 22:25 Closing and What’s Ahead at OBJ For more on Ottawa’s tech and innovation scene, visit https://obj.ca/techopia. Subscribe to Techopia’s weekly newsletter here: https://obj121.activehosted.com/f/
Techopia Live: Local angels defy VC downturn | Episode 296

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