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Techopia is focused on Ottawa’s technology sector. This multimedia project includes regular online news coverage, a video and audio podcast, private networking events and quarterly reports. OBJ also partners with EY to create an annual magazine called Techopia-EY Insights.

Shopify signs deal to buy logistics company Deliverr for US$2.1 billion

Ottawa-based software firm's stock ended the day down more than 14 per cent after company reported a first-quarter loss of US$1.5 billion.

‘It’s been a fun ride’: i-Sight CEO exits case management software firm in wake of U.S. equity investment

Resurgens Technology Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in scaling up software enterprises, is adding the Ottawa company to its portfolio.

Virica Biotech joins forces with NRC in quest to create treatment for rare genetic disorder

Ottawa startup announced this week it’s landed $400,000 in federal government funding to help the National Research Council of Canada develop a gene therapy to treat lipoprotein lipase deficiency.

Leonovus banking on federal offer to boost struggling software firm’s fortunes

Ottawa software firm reported revenues of just $78,000 for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021, down from $327,000 the previous year.

Intouch Insight hopes multimillion-dollar deal with U.S. tech firm opens door to new markets

Company said Thursday it’s signed a contract to provide “geolocation data-capture services” across the U.S. to the NASDAQ-100 customer, which it declined to name.

Clearford Water Systems looks to restructure debt in bid to stave off bankruptcy

Embattled Ottawa cleantech firm said it intends to make a proposal to its creditors under the federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act after racking up an accumulated deficit of more than $90 million.

Techopia Live: Send me an angel investor

When bootstrapped tech entrepreneurs need to take the next step in their development, who do they turn...

‘Shopify effect’: Software giant’s merchants generated US$444B in economic activity in 2021, company says

Canadian merchants on Shopify’s platform pumped US$23.8 billion into the country’s economy and helped create more than 142,000 jobs last year, new report says.

Former Hexo VP of finance Clark joins Martello as firm looks to get back on growth track

Veteran executive replaces Erin Crowe, who left the Kanata software firm earlier this year to return to the Ottawa Senators as senior vice-president and chief financial officer.

Clearing the air on Ontario’s ‘disconnecting from work’ policies

As the June 2  deadline for employers in Ontario to have a policy on how employees can...
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential tool in today's workplace, helping organizations improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. However, as AI becomes more integrated into day-to-day business, employers must also navigate the legal, ethical, and operational risks that come with its use. Join Jordon White of Emond Harnden LLP for an informative webinar on the evolving role of AI in the Canadian workplace. This webinar will cover: -- The use of AI by employees in complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. -- Key liability risks arising from the improper use of AI technologies. -- Practical strategies for safely and effectively integrating AI into your operations.
Navigating AI in the Canadian Employment Landscape: Risks, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

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