Canada to invest up to $1.1 billion in Toronto-based AI startup

Canada is taking an equity stake of up to $1.1 billion in a Toronto-based AI startup, part of efforts by Washington's allies to reduce their technological reliance on the US.

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2026-10-30 14:13 · Semafor Technology
Canada to take equity stake in AI firm

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