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Ottawa investing up to $1.6B in Canadian AI company Cohere

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Karadeglija, A. (2026, October 29). Ottawa investing up to $1.6B in Canadian AI company Cohere. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/ottawa-investing-up-to-1-6b-in-canadian-ai-company-cohere/article_11024f3a-60a6-5996-884c-3ca6d86aedbf.html

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The Canadian government has announced an investment of up to $1.6 billion in Cohere, a local artificial intelligence company. This financial commitment was made public at the Ottawa convention centre where Cohere's presence is prominently displayed with signage bearing its name.

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On October 29, 2026, the Canadian government announced an investment of up to $1.6 billion in Cohere, a Toronto-based artificial intelligence company, as part of a funding round led by Germany's Schwarz Group targeting $7 billion. The move aims to ensure Cohere remains headquartered and incorporated in Canada while also expanding its workforce and infrastructure. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement during a summit in Montreal aimed at strengthening ties with European Union leaders. Under this agreement, Cohere will stay rooted in Canada despite earlier plans to merge with German AI firm Aleph Alpha. The investment is expected to fund model development, products for regulated industries, and computing infrastructure, positioning Cohere as one of the few global players outside the U.S. and China in advanced AI technology.

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