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Agrawal Warns Canada’s AI Lead Is at Risk

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Speaking at the KPMG AI Made Real Summit in Vancouver, Ajay Agrawal warned that Canada’s early leadership in AI doesn’t secure future dominance. The economist and author highlighted massive investments abroad—such as the UAE’s $100 billion push—contrasting Canada’s modest $2 billion fund.

Agrawal urged Canadian firms to redesign workflows, not merely adopt AI tools, calling the moment a “between times” in global transformation. He likened AI’s impact to electricity’s industrial revolution and stressed that judgment—not prediction—remains uniquely human. The keynote concluded with a call for urgency, scale, and strategic action to ensure Canada doesn’t fall behind.

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C100 Opens Doors for Canada’s Next Tech Giants

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C100 has opened applications for its signature Fellows and Growth programs, aiming to help Canadian tech startups scale globally. The 12-month cohort-based programs offer curated guidance, capital access, and mentorship from top operators and investors, many rooted in Silicon Valley.

Since 2010, C100 alumni have raised over $13 billion and created 23,000+ jobs. Growth Program companies boast a 99% success rate, while Fellows alumni show strong survival and acquisition rates. C100’s mission: strengthen Canada’s tech economy through world-class support. Eligible founders, from seed stage to post-Series A, are encouraged to apply.

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Meton AI Launches Platform to Accelerate Affordable Housing

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Vancouver-based Meton AI has launched UNLOCKLAND, an AI-powered platform aimed at revolutionizing affordable housing delivery. By cutting site evaluation times from 10 weeks to 10 minutes, the platform helps smaller developers compete with industry giants. CEO Stephen Wong says UNLOCKLAND simulates expert development teams using multi-agent AI to assess zoning, risk, and financials.

The tool supports municipal planning and aims to bridge policy and real-world housing. Vancouver’s planning department is testing it to streamline approvals. With over 35,000 sites analyzed in Canada, Meton plans to expand to the U.S. and Australia.

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