Canada’s planned national cybersecurity regime, set to take effect in 2026, is prompting a quiet but decisive shift across the country’s innovation landscape. For early‑stage ventures and university spin‑offs, cybersecurity is no longer a late‑stage box to tick before scaling. It is becoming foundational. Designated operators in critical sectors will soon have to strengthen risk programs, conduct regular audits and report incidents under national rules. This creates a downstr
