News Summary

The Canadian tech sector is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to address key issues impacting innovation and investment following the Liberal Party’s fourth consecutive government victory. Industry groups are calling for reforms in tax credits, productivity, and support for domestic companies amid trade tensions with the US. At the recent NACO Summit, Canadian investors discussed strategies to lead investment rounds and incentivize risk capital, reflecting a hopeful outlook for 2025. Additionally, Antler Canada has appointed Tammer Kamel as a general partner to bolster its venture capital efforts, while Dozr, a Kitchener-Waterloo construction tech company, has appointed a new president. Shopify is modifying its revenue sharing model for app developers, and the Cohere Labs head has raised concerns about the integrity of AI leaderboard rankings. The NACO Summit also highlighted the achievements of angel investors and celebrated ‘Nation Builders’ like Daniel Debow and Arlene Dickinson.