Canadian tech companies aren’t just waiting for foreign buyers—they’re becoming the buyers, scaling through acquisitions both within Canada and internationally. A new wave of homegrown strategics is using M&A to expand products, enter new markets, and keep long-term growth anchored here. This session brings together leaders who’ve been on the buying side to explore what’s fueling this momentum, how integrations really unfold, and what founders should know if they want to attract a Canadian strategic. It’s a candid look at how Canada is building stronger tech companies by growing through acquisition—not by giving them away.