Claudia Krywiak

Congratulations to Toronto-founded Tenstorrent on raising $1.5B in fresh capital! With 200 employees in Toronto, Ontario, this latest round of funding will strengthen the company’s position as a global semiconductor leader, while securing new opportunities for our world-class workforce right here at home. theglobeandmail.com/business…

Through our government’s longstanding partnership with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), we’re helping businesses commercialize new technologies, attract investment, and create good-paying jobs. Over the past five years, OCI’s dedicated efforts have seen: ✅ 4,060+ Ontario companies supported ✅ Nearly 33,000 jobs created and protected ✅ $2.4 billion in incremental sales ✅ $3.7 billion attracted in follow-on investment By ensuring our early-stage innovators have what they need to succeed, we’re fostering a competitive and resilient economy that will deliver on tomorrow’s ambitions, today. Read more: oc-innovation.ca/wp-content/…

Always great to reconnect with Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). Through dedicated actions, OCI is supporting Ontario companies in the commercialization and adoption of new technologies, helping to create good-paying jobs across key sectors.

As the Canada Investment Summit comes to a close, we valued the opportunity to share our government’s key takeaways and forward looking ambitions at the “Canada Investment Leadership Forum”. By creating the ideal conditions for large-scale investment, we will continue to protect Ontario’s workers, advance our industrial capacity, and position the province as the most resilient economy in the G7.

Ontario is one of North America’s most important AI hubs and the latest report from the @VectorInst reaffirms it. From April 2025-March 2026: ✅ 121 new AI companies were established in Ontario ✅ 38 AI companies relocated to the province ✅ $3.9 billion in venture capital/private investments were made in Ontario-based AI companies ✅ 5,813 new AI jobs were created The next generation of advanced technologies are being built right here in Ontario, by our companies, innovators, and workers. Read more: annual-report.vectorinstitut…

Had a great chat with Ashley Chapman to congratulate him on his Canadian leadership as Chapman’s Ice Cream moves to replace more than 70% of its American ingredients with Canadian & non-U. S alternatives. This strategic decision emphasizes not only the resilience and self-reliance of Ontario businesses, but demonstrates the viability of leveraging local partners to strengthen domestic supply chains. Having supported the expansion of their Markdale facility just last year, our government could not be prouder and we hope to see many others follow Chapman’s “sweet” example. 🇨🇦🍦: cbc.ca/news/canada/london/ch…

Ontario’s tech sector continues to grow, creating new opportunities for workers and businesses across the province.   In this year’s @CBRE Scoring Tech Talent Report:   ✅ Three Ontario regions ranked among North America’s top tech talent markets, with Toronto at #3, Waterloo Region at #10, and Ottawa at #14. ✅ Toronto added more tech jobs than any other North American market, growing by 75,000 between 2022 and 2025. ✅ Waterloo Region’s tech workforce grew 37.4% over three years, one of the fastest growth rates in North America. ✅ Two of the top three AI programs in Canada are offered by Ontario universities, with the University of Toronto ranked #1 and the University of Waterloo ranked #3.    By leveraging our world-class talent and strong institutions, Ontario will continue to attract new investments, support innovation, and create good-paying jobs. cbre.com/insights/books/scor…

Venture capital investment in Canada jumped 17 per cent in the first half of 2026 and Ontario-based companies led the charge. The biggest disclosed deals included: • Toronto-based Beacon Software’s $313M Series C Round; • Ottawa-based Dominion Dynamic’s record-breaking $139M Series A Round; • Toronto-based fintech company Koho Financial’s $130M Series E raise, which propelled it to unicorn status. Investors from around the world know that there's no better place to allocate their capital than in the innovative companies Ontario has to offer. financialpost.com/technology…

Ontario’s non-U.S. exports have increased by nearly 75% since 2018 and our government is committed to driving that number higher. With this $2.5M investment, @theTBDC’s new GO EU program will help diversify our trade and open new doors for Ontario’s exporters. cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/g…