The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on Canada’s healthcare system, society, and economy. Canada is not alone on this, as societies and economies globally were unprepared for the scale and scope of the virus’ impact. It is increasingly clear that in order for us to return to the world we once knew, we
On December 5th, 2019, the Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette, opened Canada’s 43rd Parliament with the Speech from the Throne (SFT), outlining a five-point agenda for this session of Parliament: Fight climate change Strengthen the middle class Walk the road of reconciliation Keep Canadians safe and healthy, and Position Canada for success in an
Taking part in the federal election process, the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association is pleased to offer its views on priorities ahead of the 2019 Federal Election. The Canadian venture capital and private equity industry plays an instrumental role in improving the standard of living of Canadians by catalyzing the investments required to
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the seed and pre-seed venture capital funding landscape in Canada, focusing on key trends across provinces, deal sizes, foreign investor participation, and top-performing verticals like AI, Web 3, and SaaS. It provides year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter insights, comparing Canada's seed investment activity with global trends. The report is a valuable resource for understanding venture investment dynamics at the earliest stages in Canada's startup ecosystem for 2024, providing detailed context on the evolving focus and funding environment.