New year, new business? 46% of Canadians want to start a business in 2026; 31% stuck on next steps
According to new research from Ownr, nearly half of Canadians say starting their own business is one of their goals for the year ahead.
“A perfect storm”: 2025 was the worst year for Canadian VC fundraising since 2016
ollowing a slight rebound in 2024, Canadian venture capital (VC) fundraising continued to trend downward in what marked a particularly poor 2025, a new RBCx report has found.
Why Canadian startups need urgency, not charity
Three founders, Haynes, Candice Faktor of Disco, and Jean Le Bouthillier of Qohash, have scaled their businesses globally while navigating the friction of building from Canada. Their insights, shared during a Source Canada conversation moderated by RBCx’s Anush Sachdeva, point to a problem that goes beyond venture funding or government policy.
Cleantech funding’s transition: From ‘party days’ to ‘risk phase’
Sector has hit riskier period where demonstrating a solid business model will be vital, panellists at MaRS event said
New study exposes impact of non-clinical administration on physician burnout
While much of the conversation has focused on clinical paperwork and electronic medical records, a new study from Dr.Bill, a medical billing platform powered by RBCx, is the first to focus exclusively on the scope and impact of non-clinical administrative tasks.
Meet Jeanette Jackson: National Director, Cleantech
"Canadian innovators are committed to making traditional industries better across key sectors such as energy, resources, buildings and transportation – let’s leverage this innovation excellence to our advantage globally."
New Mydoh Study Reveals Back-to-School Budgeting Struggles for Canadian Parents
According to a recent study commissioned by Mydoh, 81 per cent of Canadian parents report feeling stressed about back-to-school shopping.
Meet Karl Theard, Managing Director, Quebec and Atlantic Canada
"The ecosystem is growing deeper and more sophisticated—more operators are becoming founders, more specialized investors are stepping in, and there’s stronger support at every stage. "
Meet Matt Roberts: Managing Director, VC Coverage
"We finally have a generation of founders, operators, and investors who’ve been through multiple cycles—and it shows."
Going for growth: Entrepreneurs in Canada doubled down on their scaling ambitions
Entrepreneurs are demonstrating their resiliency through a rapidly evolving economic climate, finding ways to move their business forward by drawing from diverse income sources and doubling down on investments in marketing and sales to sustain and scale their business.
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