Canada Tech

• BlackBerry’s John Chen will depart as CEO amid plans to split business

  John Chen will depart his role as chief executive of BlackBerry on Nov. 4 after a decade at the helm of the Waterloo-based technology company.

  Tech

  Oct 30, 2023
  
• Canada’s tech sector latest industry to experience shift away from remote work

  While companies in other industries are also increasingly mandating workers back to the office at least a few days every week, the tech sector's shift is notable.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the U.S. Now, Canada braces for aftershocks

  Silicon Valley Bank's collapse has some worried about a contagion spreading to financial institutions north of the border. Here's what to know about risks for Canada.

  Money

  Mar 13, 2023
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• Working in the Metaverse? Some Canadian firms are setting up shop in the virtual world

  Grinhaus' Toronto law firm is one of a growing group of companies setting up offices in a virtual world called themetaverse to learn more about the emerging technology.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2023
• ‘Incredible challenges’: Shopify president reflects on layoffs and retail’s future

  Shopify President Harley Finkelstein says the Ottawa-based e-commerce company has had to make 'tough decisions' including layoffs as it adjusts to the post-pandemic economy.

  Tech

  Dec 13, 2022
• Shopify shares surge as execs chart path back to profitability following layoffs

  Shopify's shares surged on Thursday as its president said the e-commerce company will return to profitability following missed bets and layoffs earlier this year.

  Tech

  Oct 27, 2022
• Ottawa denies transfer of Shaw wireless spectrum, threatening Rogers merger

  Innovation and Economic Development Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday the decision was meant to promote competition in the telecommunications sector.

  Tech

  Oct 25, 2022
• More layoffs ahead for Canadian tech sector, Elevate conference speakers warn

  Speakers at Toronto's Elevate tech conference this week are warning there will likely be more layoffs to come for Canadian technology companies.

  Tech

  Sep 21, 2022
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• China-Taiwan tensions reminding Canada’s tech firms to diversify chip manufacturers

  Canada's technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductor.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2022
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• How to rebound from a layoff in Canadian tech: ‘Control your narrative’

  Thousands of Canadian tech workers have been laid off in recent weeks. Here's what experts have to say about the next steps you should take if you've lost your job.

  Money

  Aug 11, 2022