We have a strange habit in Canada: We celebrate when a U.S. firm acquires one of our high-growth startups, treating a foreign buyout as a badge of honour.
In reality, these acquisitions are a symptom of a deeper structural gap. They’re testament to a brain drain that transfers our intellectual property, decision-making power and best builders south of the border. Every time Canadian talent is swallowed by Silicon Valley, we don’t just lose a promising company — we lose the high-value executive seats and wealt...
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