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Toyota will roll out seven Digit humanoids at its Woodstock, Ont. plant to help move parts around.

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February 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The tech giant Meta has been recruiting VFX specialists to help train and fine-tune AI systems that some fear could accelerate the decline of an industry already in crisis.

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February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Late-stage megadeals and venture debt drove a record Q4, but it was a tough year for early-stage funding and exits.

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February 19, 2026 at 11:15 AM
After failing to enforce reactionary bans against generative AI, high school teachers are now scrambling to create a playbook for a technology they can no longer resist.

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February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
SFL Missions claims U of T is withholding millions of dollars and barring access to the lab the company needs to build satellites for its customers.

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U of T satellite spinout sues the university claiming $150M in damages - The Logic
SFL Missions claims the university is withholding millions of dollars and barring access to the lab it needs to build satellites for its customers
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February 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The new defence industrial strategy would more than double jobs and revenue in Canada’s defence sector. That will require a huge leap in the government’s capacity to procure gear and keep up with tech.

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February 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
After a Claude update shocked the legaltech sector, one investor says they’re looking for “cockroach” founders to survive the AI onslaught.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The Trump administration wants to levy harbour taxes on all overseas cargo destined for the U.S.—even if it’s coming through Canadian ports.

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February 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Carmichael: Demand for low-risk debt is a power Canada can harness.

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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, now-former CEO of DP World, the top container-terminal operator in Canada, exchanged messages with Jeffrey Epstein discussing plans for winning First Nations approval on projects, and networking with other members of “the Epstein club.” thelogic.co/news/dp-worl...
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Premium American chicken meat has been getting into Canada duty free because it’s falsely labelled as low-grade. Border officials are trying to stop that.

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February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Canada dodged a K-shaped economy. A growing wealth gap could change that.

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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Mark Carney's says there has been a "rupture in the world order." His plan to fix it relies on a big increase in trade between Canada and Europe. How realistic is that? Business, tech and policy experts in Europe are optimistic.

Story by @natashabernal.bsky.social.

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What Europe really thinks of Mark Carney’s new world order - The Logic
Closer business and trade ties between the EU and Canada are within reach—if both sides can blast through the red tape that has so far kept them apart
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February 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Shopify reported its highest quarterly revenue in its history today + touted how its AI investments will fuel future growth. But, despite an early bump to the share price, its stock has now slid ~12% in mid-day trading.
Shopify revenues rise as company continues AI push - The Logic
The e-commerce giant says it is now in ‘pole position’ to take advantage of an anticipated AI-powered shopping boom
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February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
E-commerce giant Shopify says it is now in ‘pole position’ to take advantage of an anticipated AI-powered shopping boom as fourth quarter sees record revenues. thelogic.co/news/shopify...
February 11, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Canada’s AI task force is split on how to deal with the tech’s risks: industry groups favour a light-touch approach to regulation, while academics want Ottawa to legislate now.

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February 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Closer business and trade ties between the EU and Canada are within reach—if both sides can blast through the red tape that has so far kept them apart.

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February 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Farm Credit Canada hopes to capitalize on what it calls a generational opportunity to turn Canada into an agriculture superpower. Today's $5 billion in investor commitments by 2030 could help it get there.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Capital continues to flow into the U.S., but political uncertainty and market volatility are pushing Canadian institutional investors to hedge their bets.

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February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
At least 53 people from Shopify’s partnerships division were let go, including many partner managers. Sources say there’s little clarity on what will happen next.

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February 9, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Shopify laid off at least 53 people in its partnership division reorganization late last month. Here's what that means for those who remain and the partners it works with: thelogic.co/news/shopify...
Layoffs and AI shift leave Shopify partners puzzled about future - The Logic
At least 53 people from Shopify’s partnerships division were let go, including many partner managers. Sources say there’s little clarity on what will happen next.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Quebec Ink: The province has found a loophole that lets it continue charging higher fees to out-of-province students at English-speaking universities. Evidence shows the policy makes no sense.

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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Carmichael: Higher food and shelter costs are a real thing for too many people. That doesn’t mean it’s a national crisis.

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February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Millions in restaurant tips are missing, as complaints pour in from clients of Edmonton-based Everyday Payments. It’s a major test for the Bank of Canada, which now oversees payments companies.

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February 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM