The Canadian tech industry has attracted eyeballs from all over the world this year, earning itself the nickname “Silicon Valley North.” Canadian tech has shown resilience, however, talks of mass layoffs and a possible downturn have resulted in inevitable conversations as the industry’s unpredictable future gets closer. As we head into the summer, Techcouver spoke […]
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Talk Shop Launches $30K Women in Fintech Grant
PR Communications firm Talk Shop announced today the launch of a $30,000 Women in Fintech Grant. The grant, delivered as $30,000 worth of public relations and communications services, will be awarded to one early-stage fintech with a founder who identifies as a woman. The winner will be selected by a judging panel made up of […]
New Legislation To Allow For Electronic Signing Of Wills In British Columbia
Did you know that October 4th to 10th is Make a Will Week in British Columbia? The annual event organized by the provincial government encourages and promotes the creation of wills and the updating of an existing will. This year it comes at a pertinent time for those looking to create their will, as COVID-19 led […]
Canadian Tech Can Support Digital Signatures, So Why Doesn’t The Law
COVID-19 has drastically changed the way Canadians work and live, and it’s caused an even greater shift towards e-commerce spending and adoption of digital products and processes. Canadians are either social distancing or quarantining, and don’t have the desire or ability to make in-person appointments or shop in-store – and that shift to digital has […]