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Sanofi to Launch Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto

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This week at the Collision Conference, global healthcare company Sanofi announced the opening of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Toronto. Sanofi’s global AI Centre of Excellence will be based in downtown Toronto and support the company’s mission to improve patients’ lives through digital innovation. In 2022, Sanofi Canada will hire more than 100 highly skilled tech employees […]

Who Leads The Artificial Intelligence Race In Canada?  

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A new study by MiQ Digital, a digital intelligence company, has revealed that Canada has become one of the world’s leading hubs of activity for artificial intelligence companies, ranking 4th out of 62 countries for its AI ecosystem.    This discovery was made by looking at what AI initiatives Canada ranks globally for, along with uncovering where Canada’s […]

Emerging Technologies Fuel Sustained Demand for Talent in Canada

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Nearly 300,000 technology jobs have been created in Canada over the past six years, according to a report from CompTIA, with more employment growth projected moving forward. Net tech employment cracked 1,350,000 workers in 2022, data from the nonprofit association for the information technology industry and workforce shows, with further expansion to come. Tech employment […]

Microsoft Commits Half a Billion Dollars to Tech and Talent in Canada

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One of the world’s largest technology titans this week unveiled an ambitious expansion in Canada, including upskilling talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. An announcement from Microsoft unveiled US$500 million worth of investment earmarked for scaling cloud computing and AI infrastructure and talent in Quebec over the next two years—which represents an […]

Growing Demand for AI Skills in Canada Spurs Upskilling Initiatives

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Hiring talent with skills around artificial intelligence is a priority for a strong majority of employers in Canada, data from a new study suggests. In fact, employers are willing to pay 25% more to hire talent with AI skills, according to the study, conducted by research firm Access Partnership on behalf of Amazon Web Services. […]

How Universities Can Step Up as Linchpin for Cybersecurity Pipeline

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With a rising demand for cybersecurity skills in Canada clashing against a shortage of professionals, post-secondary institutions can play a vital role in training talent, suggests new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Over the next five years, demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow by an estimated average annual rate of 2.9 […]

Consumer Packaged Goods Giant Unilever Opens AI Lab in Toronto

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British multinational consumer packaged goods giant Unilever opened its new global Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab Horizon3 Labs today in Toronto Unilever’s Horizon3 Labs represents an increase in technology investment that grew out of the company’s focus on the use of AI to increase productivity and efficiency. Currently, Unilever is using this technology across its business […]

Workplace Culture Startup Taps AI, Commerce to Revitalize Engagement

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A Canadian startup is applying artificial intelligence technology with an aim toward improving workplace cultures and employee engagement. Founded this year, Tenure posits that company culture and employee engagement “go hand in hand,” adding that a business focused on improving engagement is likely to boost worker productivity and company revenue. But currently, many workers are unhappy […]

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