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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is heeding warnings about the technology

Competition intensity has decreased over last two decades, Competition Bureau finds

Competition Bureau commissioner Matthew Boswell says new research from the bureau finds the competition intensity in the country has decreased over the last two decades.

Self-employment pulls back as younger Canadians shy away from entrepreneurship: RBC

Younger Canadians don't want to be their own bosses, intensifying the slowdown in entrepreneurship in Canada, according to a new RBC report.

Frequent price increases by businesses contributing to sticky inflation: BoC official

Bank of Canada deputy governor Nicolas Vincent says businesses raising their prices more frequently than they did before the pandemic is contributing to higher-than-expected inflation.

Shopify CEO discouraging staff from side hustles that divert attention from company

In a memo, Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke said the e-commerce company's mission to build world-class software requires the undivided attention of its staff.

Statistics Canada reports real GDP essentially unchanged in July

Statistics Canada said Friday real GDP was essentially unchanged for the first month of the third quarter, following a 0.2 per cent decline in June.

Economy will be ‘back on its feet’ next year, Deloitte Canada says

The struggles facing the economy will ease next year when growth returns and the Bank of Canada begins cutting its key lending rate, a new forecast from Deloitte Canada said.

Tech community weighing how to balance AI’s risks and rewards at Elevate conference

Members of Canada's tech community are concerned about how the country will rein in the risks of AI without stifling innovation.

Canadian pot companies cheer as Senate committee advances cannabis finance reforms

Canadian cannabis companies are cheering a Senate committee's decision today to push forward with easing federal financing restrictions on the U.S. industry.

Feds roll out voluntary code of conduct for AI as ‘fear’ persists over its use

The federal government on Wednesday unfurled a voluntary code of conduct for generative AI, as anxiety persists over its proliferation and pace of development.
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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/
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