One of Canada’s three National Institutes for artificial intelligence technologies recently unveiled a new track for its upskilling program. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute introduced a “Technical Track” as an expansion of its recent “AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce” initiative. Designed for software and computer science professionals, the Technical Track focuses on deep implementation […]
New $40M Fund Targets Job Creation Across Tech Sectors in BC
InBC Investment is working with the University of British Columbia to launch a new fund which will aim to “create new high-quality jobs” by accelerating the growth of companies built on local research. The UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund, supported by $10M from InBC and $10M from UBC plus up to $20M in private funding, will […]
Investment of $4.6M to Support Skills Training and Job Creation in Tech Fields
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario is investing nearly $5 million toward supporting job creation and upskilling in technology fields. FedNor has unveiled a total investment of $4.6M across six strategic initiatives in Ontario, targeting sectors like defence and AI. The FedNor funding is “supporting Canada’s defence sector, skills training, and job creation,” […]
As Tech Transforms Sectors, $100M Investment Targets Upskilling Needs
The federal government is investing nearly $100 million over five years through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, which supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives across Canada amid a “rapidly shifting global landscape.” The $100, five-year investment is spread across 14 different organizations as well as an array of sectors, including aerospace, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and […]
How the Rise of Upskilling in Canada Has Impacted Hiring and Resumes
In the post-Covid, digital-first world, self-taught learning methods have grown to unprecedented levels of popularity. Self‑taught learning is “exploding,” according to Express Employment Professionals, “and it’s beginning to reshape resumes across the country.” But not all employers are prepared for the rapid rise in upskilling and its cascade of influence on how people job hunt […]
Bell Invests in Launch of Tech Talent Program to Fuel Cybersecurity Pipeline
A recent investment into the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick will help advance Canada’s next wave of cybersecurity talent. Bell Canada is investing $1 million to establish the McKenna Institute Cyber Talent Program. This 12-week, full-time, industry-led program is designed to complement existing academic pathways by providing applied, real-world experience that reflects […]
Canada Supports Tech and Talent in Defence Sector with $7M Investment
Currently, about 900 firms employ 81,000 people in Southern Ontario’s defence sector. Those firms generate over $14 billion in revenues and contribute nearly $10B to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. The federal government is investing public capital with an aim to pump all of those numbers up. Following Canada’s recently unveiled Defence Industrial Strategy, the Federal […]
Tech Talent in Canada Should Pay Close Attention to Demand for Specific Skills
Shifts in the way people hire, and the way people work, are creating a mix of uncertainty and opportunity, according to a recent report from LinkedIn. The venerable professional social networking platform argues that technologies such as AI are spurring the emergence of “new-collar roles” that purport to prioritize “hybrid, adaptable skills” over “linear resumes […]
Analyzing Upskilling Strategy, AI Tech, and Other HR Trends in Canada: Report
A Human Resources software solution provider based out of Quebec City has released an annual report. Folks this month published its “2026 State of HR Report,” which reveals insights following a survey of more than 400 small-to-medium businesses in Canada. The report delves into areas such as recruitment trends, the integration of artificial intelligence in […]
As AI Plays a ‘Greater Day-to-Day Role,’ RBC Mobilizes to Upskill 100K Workers
The Royal Bank of Canada has launched an official artificial intelligence team that intends to help train the financial titan’s workforce of 100,000 employees on the rising technology. RBC, the country’s largest publicly traded company and major national employer, predicts a “future where AI will play a greater role” in the “day-to-day work” of staff. […]