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Stablecorp, Deloitte Partner on Canadian Stablecoin Push

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Stablecorp has formed an alliance with Deloitte Canada to deliver QCAD-based stablecoin infrastructure to financial institutions nationwide. The partnership aims to prepare the sector for anticipated federal legislation, including Bill C-15, governing digital assets. Deloitte’s payments expertise will combine with Stablecorp’s regulated platform to integrate stablecoins into existing banking systems securely.

Executives say the collaboration will enable faster, lower-cost transactions and support innovation in Canada’s payments ecosystem. Stablecorp chief executive Kesem Frank emphasized that trust and compliance remain essential to adoption. The companies believe the initiative will enhance competitiveness and modernize financial services for a digital economy.

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Deloitte Warns Canada Risks Losing AI Control

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A new report from Deloitte warns that Canada risks losing control over its artificial intelligence future without a clear strategy for AI sovereignty. The analysis argues that while Canada produces world-class AI research and talent, much of the economic value is captured abroad due to reliance on foreign cloud infrastructure, capital, and platforms.

Deloitte says safeguarding data residency, compute capacity, and intellectual property is becoming critical as AI adoption accelerates across regulated and strategic sectors. The report calls for coordinated action between government and industry to strengthen domestic infrastructure, policy alignment, and investment. Without intervention, Canada may remain an AI supplier rather than an AI owner.

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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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Deloitte Canada Acquires Toronto Fintech Allevar

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Deloitte Canada has acquired Toronto-based financial technology firm Allevar in a move to strengthen its regulatory compliance and risk technology capabilities. Founded in 2005 by Dan Wood, Allevar evolved from a business architecture consultancy into a provider of solutions for fraud management, anti-money laundering, payment systems, and know-your-customer processes.

Allevar’s leadership, including Wood, Dave Whyte, and Maureen Binder Kotopski, will join Deloitte’s Regulatory & Risk practice. “This acquisition represents a significant milestone,” Wood said, citing shared values and vision. Deloitte CEO Anthony Viel emphasized the deal’s strategic importance for helping clients achieve growth anchored in compliance and operational efficiency.

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Vancouver Startup Pocketed Acquired by Deloitte Canada

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Deloitte Canada has acquired Vancouver-based Pocketed, an AI-driven platform that helps businesses secure funding. The acquisition enhances Deloitte’s grant and SR&ED services while expanding Pocketed’s reach. Pocketed’s technology streamlines funding by matching businesses with relevant grants and incentives.

The platform will now integrate into Deloitte’s Gi3 practice to offer AI-powered funding solutions. Co-founders Brianna Blaney and Aria Hahn, along with their team, will join Deloitte Canada. CEO Anthony Viel emphasized Deloitte’s commitment to fostering Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Pocketed, now “Pocketed, a Deloitte business,” is poised to scale its impact across industries.

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A Focus Shift at This Major Canadian Company Puts A.I. in the Crosshairs

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Deloitte Canada, with over 14,000 employees and $4 billion in 2023 revenue, is focusing heavily on AI product development and potential spinouts moving forward. Company CEO Anthony Viel recently highlighted the success of Arteria AI, spun out in 2020 and used by firms like Goldman Sachs, as one example.

Indeed, Deloitte Canada has already created 200 AI solutions within the past three years alone, according to Viel, including a digital twin of Canada’s electricity grid and an AI tool for customer service. The company’s venture arm, Deloitte Ventures, launched with $150 million in 2022, also invests in AI startups, adding another layer of integration.

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