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Kepler Appoints Astronaut Hadfield to Advance Space Connectivity

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Kepler Communications has appointed astronaut and author Chris Hadfield as company advisor to support its mission of providing real-time space connectivity. The Toronto-based firm, known for building Internet infrastructure for orbit, said Hadfield will guide customer and partner engagement while advising leadership on communications for human spaceflight.

“Every mission depends on communication as the backbone to keep humans connected, informed, and safe,” Hadfield said. CEO Mina Mitry noted Hadfield’s experience commanding the International Space Station brings invaluable insight as Kepler expands into the crewed missions market and supports the next era of commercial space operations.

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Calgary’s Loon Raises $3M to Build Canada’s Digital Dollar

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Calgary-based Loon has raised $3 million in pre-seed financing to develop a Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign digital payments. The round was led by Version One Ventures, with participation from Garage Capital and Canadian angel investors. Loon also acquired the CADC stablecoin from Paytrie, which has processed over $200 million in on-chain transactions.

CEO Kevin Zhang said the goal is a regulated, transparent digital dollar under Canadian oversight. The startup has pre-filed a prospectus with the Alberta Securities Commission, marking an early step toward national regulatory approval.

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Alexi Empowers 600+ Law Firms with Private Legal AI

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Toronto-based Alexi, founded by Mark Doble in 2017, is redefining legal AI by empowering rather than replacing lawyers. Built for mid-market and enterprise firms, Alexi’s private, firm-owned AI environments connect research, drafting, and workflows within secure, compliant infrastructure.

More than 600 law firms across North America now use the platform to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive profitability. With features like Workflow Library and Private Cloud, Alexi helps firms build intelligence that compounds with every case. Doble’s vision: position Canada as a global leader in legaltech innovation and connected legal intelligence.

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NorthX Launches $6M Fund for Canadian Climate Tech

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NorthX Climate Tech has launched two new Calls for Innovation, offering up to $6 million in non-dilutive funding to accelerate Canada’s low-carbon transition. The 2025 Industrial Decarbonization Call provides $3 million for hard-tech solutions reducing emissions in British Columbia’s industrial sectors.

Eligible firms—Canadian, TRL 4-9, preferably 6-9—can apply for pilots, demonstrations, and system integrations. Another $3 million will back wildfire-resilience technologies capable of detecting, preventing, or recovering from fires with measurable emission impacts. Applications remain open until November 27, 2025, 5 p.m. PST through NorthX Climate Tech’s website.

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Clio, Svante, and Hiive Among BC Tech Award Winners

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The BC Tech Association honoured ten standout innovators at the 2025 Technology Impact Awards held at Parq Vancouver. Clio claimed Gamechanger | Deal of the Year for its record-setting USD $900M investment, one of Canada’s largest private financings. Other Gamechanger winners included This Fish (Industry Innovation), Animikii (Company Culture), SenseNet (Climate Leadership), and Global Relay (Artificial Intelligence).

In Company of the Year categories, Insporos, Hypercharge, Hiive, Svante, and Apply Digital were recognized for excellence in biotech, EV infrastructure, private-market trading, carbon capture, and digital services. The gala marked 31 years of celebrating B.C.’s innovation leadership.

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Bank of Canada Approves 300 Fintechs Under New Payments Act

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The Bank of Canada has unveiled its first roster of registered payment service providers under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA)—a major step toward Canada’s open banking future. So far, 300 firms have been approved, including fintech leaders Helcim, ZayZoon, Wealthsimple, Koho, VoPay, and Shopify, among others.

The Act, in effect since November 2023, mandates operational compliance for all providers. Bank of Canada executive Ron Morrow said the RPAA will ensure Canadians gain access to “cheaper payment options and a broader array of services.” Over 1,000 additional applications remain under review.

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Clio Gains Approval for Landmark $1B vLex Acquisition

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Vancouver-based Clio has received regulatory approval for its proposed USD $1-billion acquisition of vLex, a global legal research platform, paving the way for the largest transaction in legal technology history. CEO Jack Newton announced the milestone during the BC Tech Association’s Technology Impact Awards, confirming all competition reviews are complete.

The deal combines vLex’s database of one billion legal documents across 100 jurisdictions with Clio’s practice management, billing, and collaboration tools. “This is a watershed moment for Clio and the broader legal profession,” Newton said, adding the acquisition will enable “technology that understands the substance of the law.”

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Cybrid Raises $10M to Power Stablecoin Payments in Canada

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Toronto-based Cybrid has raised $10 million USD in a Series A round led by BDC Capital’s Growth Venture Fund, with participation from Golden Ventures, Luge Capital, and Panache Ventures. The payments startup provides stablecoin infrastructure for enterprises and financial institutions, allowing blockchain-powered cross-border transactions.

CEO Avinash Chidambaram said the company’s growth has quintupled over the past year as adoption accelerates. Cybrid, now a registered payment service provider with the Bank of Canada, aims to expand across Europe. The round strengthens Canada’s push toward regulated stablecoin innovation amid growing calls for federal oversight.

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Rivian Vans Hit the Road as Amazon Goes Green

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Amazon Canada has deployed its first fleet of electric delivery vans, marking a major step toward its 2040 net-zero goal. Fifty custom-built Rivian vehicles are now operating across Greater Vancouver, based out of the company’s Delta delivery station. “It’s tremendously exciting to launch our first major decarbonization initiative,” said Eva Lorenz, VP and Country Manager at Amazon Canada.

The vans feature 360-degree visibility, adaptive cruise control, and real-time integration with Amazon’s logistics system. Partnering with local Delivery Service Partners, Amazon plans to deploy 100,000 Rivian EDVs globally by 2030, cutting millions of tons of carbon emissions.

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Deloitte Unveils Canada’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 Winners

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Deloitte Canada has announced the winners of its 2025 Technology Fast 50, recognizing the nation’s fastest-growing tech innovators. This year’s cohort posted an average three-year revenue growth of 2,623%, the highest in two decades.

Red Rock Regeneration topped the list with 12,166% growth, followed by Neo Financial, first in the Enterprise–Industry Leader category, and Vancouver’s Gearlay, leading Companies-to-Watch with 86,394% growth. Despite talent shortages and global expansion hurdles, AI and automation remain top investment priorities. “Canada’s tech leaders are demonstrating remarkable resilience and ambition,” said Deloitte’s Brendan Cooper.

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