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Covers:  Business, finance, tech, fintech, federal government, insurance
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Jonathan Got’s Biography

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Reporter at Investment Executive and Advisor.ca for all things tech, insurance and legislative. Formerly at The Logic, former Managing Editor at Architectural Conservancy Ontario's Acorn magazine. Master of Journalism, Carleton. Bachelor of Business Administration, Hong Kong.

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Manulife Wealth's 'significant transformation' | Investment Executive

Manulife Wealth's 'significant transformation' | Investment Executive

CEO Richard McIntyre is facing backlash on technology rollouts and new advisor fees

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For Volkswagen, Canada is 'a place of longing' - The Logic

For Volkswagen, Canada is 'a place of longing' - The Logic

German reaction to $7B Ontario gigafactory asks how Europe can compete with Canada, U.S.

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Why Canadian tech companies are keeping up the perks in a season of cuts - The Logic

Why Canadian tech companies are keeping up the perks in a season of cuts - The Logic

By Jonathan Got Last year, Netflix laid off about 450 North American employees as the streaming service saw i…

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The art of conversation: B.C. edtech eyes AI to hook language learners - The Logic

The art of conversation: B.C. edtech eyes AI to hook language learners - The Logic

By Jonathan Got Almost by chance, Mark Kaufmann and his father Steve launched a language-learning software co…

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Who will Elevate women in Canadian tech? - The Logic

Who will Elevate women in Canadian tech? - The Logic

These women's work: The energy was mixed at Elevate's Women in Tech lounge Thursday morning. Jodi Kovitz, fou…

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The 25th Hour: Heritage and Sustainability - Capital Current

The 25th Hour: Heritage and Sustainability - Capital Current

Preserving old buildings may be a better choice for the environment than replacing them with new ones. Retrof…

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Desjardins posts $1.2B in Q2 earnings

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By Jonathan Got Verified
| Investment Executive (IE) Verified
Desjardins Group reported $1.2 billion in surplus earnings before member dividends in the second quarter, up 34.8% or $313 million from the same period in 2025. Desjardins distributed $151 million to members in dividends, up 33.6% from $113 million in the second quarter of last year. Total net revenue amounted to $4.6 billion in the second quarter, compared to $4.1 billion a year earlier.
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How firms involve advisors in software decisions

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By Jonathan Got Verified, Noushin Ziafati Verified, Kevin Press Verified
| Advisor.ca Verified
istock/laddawan punna Advisors want software to be as easy as ordering a ride or meal delivery, industry experts say. To close the gap between advisor expectations and technology limitations, firms need to listen to advisor needs, involve advisors in software decisions and set clear rules for using external AI tools. “They’re not just looking at the tools that IG has versus a Big Six banking application,” Brent Allen, head of sales and distribution at IG said.
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Insurers need to be deliberate about AI investment

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By Jonathan Got Verified
| Investment Executive (IE) Verified
Three heads of AI shared their insurance companies’ strategies for delivering the greatest return from AI technology at a webinar hosted by U.K.-based AI benchmarking firm Evident AI on Wednesday. The leaders suggested that carriers prioritize resources for business processes that stand to gain the most from AI, ensuring that underlying digital infrastructure is AI-ready. They also recommended being flexible with build-or-buy decisions as technology progresses.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

English Editor of an Eastern European magazine, it's now defunct.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, and used it regularly to hand in assignments as an undergrad.

How is social media changing news?

Journalists are now responsible for promoting their employer, didn't we used to have large marketing departments?