The BetaKit newsletter highlights several interesting developments in the Canadian tech and business landscape. Here are some key points:
-
Canadian Lottery Coalition's Concerns: The lottery group is calling for stronger regulatory safeguards against prediction markets, arguing that they still function like gambling and divert revenue from regulated channels.
-
GM Canada's Global Strategy: GM Canada has transitioned its lab research and research hubs to develop the next generation of autonomous vehicle deployments globally.
-
UFCW 1518 Expansion: The union representing Uber drivers in Victoria, BC, has expanded its collective agreement to cover drivers in other parts of British Columbia, including Kelowna and Kamloops.
-
CoolIT Systems Hiring Spree: Calgary-based CoolIT Systems is hiring nearly 300 employees this year due to the data center boom.
-
Defence Investment Agency Leadership Change: Doug Guzman, head of Canada's Defence Investment Agency, will step down after just one year due to frustrations with bureaucratic delays.
-
Invest in Canada Leadership Shift: Prime Minister Mark Carney has replaced the leadership behind Invest in Canada, naming Dominic Barton as chair two weeks before its flagship summit in Toronto.
-
**Simpro R&D Centre Expansion
Read the full article at BetaKit
Want to create content about this topic? Use Nemati AI tools to generate articles, social posts, and more.
