The Collision conversation is a microcosm for Canadian tech

Is Collision staying in Toronto (and for how much)? Is Collision coming to Vancouver? Why are Canada's governments paying foreign companies to compete against local events? Are we a branch plant innovation ecosystem? Do we secretly believe we can't do it ourselves?

 

Did Collision ban journalists at The Logic from attending? Is BetaKit filled with 'scumbag journalists?'

 

People across Canada are asking questions about Collision. The answers say a lot about Canadian tech.

 

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Mayor Tory’s departure, competing bids, and financial pressure on province and feds place Collision’s future in Canada in doubt

With Collision nearing a one-year Toronto extension, efforts are mounting for a West Coast alternative

Good riddance, Collision tech conference and its $40-million ask. Canada can do better

Letter from the editor: An update for readers on The Logic and Collision

Paddy Cosgrave's invitation tweet