News Summary

ByCanada.Tech, a new platform founded by Derek Jouppi, aims to bolster Canadian startups by serving as a national directory for tech companies. The platform, which operates like a tech-specific phone book, allows businesses and consumers to find local alternatives to American products. This initiative was partly inspired by U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, prompting Canadians to reconsider their purchasing habits. ByCanada.Tech encourages support for domestic software, providing searchable alternatives to popular foreign products. The platform quickly grew, listing 10,000 Canadian startups shortly after its launch. Jouppi’s goal is to integrate ByCanada.Tech with the broader Buy Canadian Movement, ultimately strengthening the Canadian economy by keeping money within the country.