Canada’s group benefits system has long operated on a simple premise: reimburse care after it happens. But as digital expectations rise and access challenges persist—particularly in mental health—that model is starting to show its age. [Read more…] about How Embedded Care Is Reshaping the Future of Digital Insurance
Inside TD’s Responsible AI Strategy
As artificial intelligence reshapes the financial services industry, the question of how large institutions govern and deploy the technology responsibly has never been more pressing. For TD, that question is not an afterthought but a design principle, one that runs from front-line branch staff all the way to the executive suite. [Read more…] about Inside TD’s Responsible AI Strategy
Canada Has $2B in Uncashed Cheques Are Pre-Paid Cards the Answer?
The Canadian federal government is sitting on more than $2.16 billion in uncashed cheques—spread across roughly 3.9 million individual payments—a figure that underscores the persistent inefficiencies of paper-based disbursements in a digital-first economy. [Read more…] about Canada Has $2B in Uncashed Cheques Are Pre-Paid Cards the Answer?
Chexy Raises $14M with Air Canada Backing
Toronto-based Chexy has raised $14 million in a Series A round led by Khosla Ventures, with follow-on participation from Air Canada. [Read more…] about Chexy Raises $14M with Air Canada Backing
Embedded Payments Power Canadian SaaS Growth
For years, SaaS companies built their businesses on subscriptions. But as competition increases and margins tighten, a new growth lever is emerging—one that sits directly inside the product itself: payments. [Read more…] about Embedded Payments Power Canadian SaaS Growth
Loop Launches Canada’s First Accounting APIs
As Canada continues to debate formal Open Banking rules, Toronto-based Loop has moved ahead with its own infrastructure. [Read more…] about Loop Launches Canada’s First Accounting APIs
How TD Is Scaling AI Across Banking
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work, bank, and live. In 2025, TD recognized an opportunity to leverage AI-led innovation to enhance their client’s experience. [Read more…] about How TD Is Scaling AI Across Banking
Velix Raises $2M Pre-Seed To Tackle Financial Friction in Logistics
Montreal fintech startup Velix has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to build a financial operations platform designed for logistics and supply-chain operators, as the sector grapples with growing complexity and margin pressure. [Read more…] about Velix Raises $2M Pre-Seed To Tackle Financial Friction in Logistics
Manulife Speeds Life Insurance Approvals With AI-Powered Underwriting Upgrades
Manulife is rolling out a redesigned electronic life insurance application alongside an enhanced version of its proprietary AI underwriting engine, a move the company says can deliver automatic approvals in as little as two minutes for qualified applicants. [Read more…] about Manulife Speeds Life Insurance Approvals With AI-Powered Underwriting Upgrades
Helcim Launches Browser-Based Payment Extension
Calgary-based Helcim has launched the Helcim Payment Extension, a browser-based tool that injects Helcim’s low-cost, interchange-plus payment processing directly into the web-based business software merchants already use. [Read more…] about Helcim Launches Browser-Based Payment Extension