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Canada to take equity stake in AI firm Cohere with up to C$1.6 billion

Ottawa will invest up to C$1.6 billion for an equity stake in Toronto-based Cohere, which must stay Canadian, add 1,000 jobs and spend C$1.7 billion on compute by 2030. The move comes as Cohere closes a Series E targeting CAD $7 billion at a CAD $35.7 billion valuation.

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Timeline · 7 reports

  1. 2026-10-31 13:00 · The Globe and Mail
    Ottawa’s investment in Cohere, RBC blocks personal AI agents and Cleveland-Cliffs’ plan to recall Stelco workers: Must-read business and investing stories
  2. 2026-10-30 14:35 · Unite.AI
    Cohere Projects Over 1,500 Canadian Jobs and C$4 Billion Investment by 2031
  3. 2026-10-30 14:13 · Semafor Technology
    Canada to take equity stake in AI firm
  4. 2026-10-30 11:44 · AI Insider
    Cohere Announces Initial Close of Record Series E Targeting CAD $7B
  5. 2026-10-30 08:20 · DailyAI
    Canada Buys Into Cohere With Up to C$1.6 Billion of Public Money
  6. 2026-10-29 19:58 · Wall Street Journal Technology
    Canada to Take Equity Stake in AI Firm Cohere
  7. 2026-10-29 19:48 · Barron's
    Canada Buying Stake In AI Firm Cohere To Bolster Tech Sovereignty

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