Recent LinkedIn data shows that, while a majority of tech talent in Canada are excited to leverage AI, more than half still want to be more familiarized with the tech before fully embracing it. Canada launched the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy in 2017, building on the nation’s history of investments in the tech and resulting in a […]
How Upskilling Can Push Canada from AI Laggard to Forerunner
Canada launched the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy in 2017, the first of its kind in the country, building on the nation’s existing history of AI investments. Through this strategy, the 2021 federal budget saw a commitment of $185 million in spending on AI over five years. But is it enough? A new report analyzing adoption of […]
Promising Future for Canadian Tech Talent Emerges from Chaos of 2022
From the start of 2020 through the end of 2022, Canada’s tech talent workforce expanded by 150,000, according to data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report. Momentum halted last year, though, when 150,000 tech workers were laid off globally across 1,000 companies. It was a wild and bumpy ride for many. But layoffs haven’t damped Canada’s […]
Tomorrow’s Workforce Wonders Whether AI is Cheating or a Superpower
In June, KPMG introduced the Generative AI Adoption Index, a weighted measure with a maximum score of 100 to indicate mass adoption ops artificial intelligence. The inaugural index clocked in at 11.9, highlighting a rapid explosion in popularity of AI tech within six months. As students across Canada head back to class, many will use generative artificial […]
Are Canadian Tech Workers Loyal or Hop-Happy?
Resume.io analyzed LinkedIn data from cities across the US, UK, and Canada to identify which regions have the most job-hoppers versus loyal workers. Canada’s major cities were assessed for tech talent dynamics, revealing findings about loyalty and regional differences in propensity to seek fresh horizons. Vancouver and Montreal rank as prime locales for tech professionals […]
Canadian Tech Talent Shows Interest in AI as Skilling Gains Steam
The rise of AI talent and members adding AI skills to their LinkedIn profiles has been accelerating notably since 2016. In 2023, AI is all anyone in tech can talk about. The LinkedIn Market Research team surveys members daily to understand how they’re feeling about their careers, finances, and more. The latest Workforce Confidence Index, […]
Students Struggle to Afford to Education on Path to Career in Tech, Survey Finds
Canada is home is one of the world’s most educated workforces. But a stark new poll from a Canadian education savings and planning company spotlights financial challenges and concerns facing post-secondary students across the country. The Embark survey found that a degree is critical in the eyes of most aspiring knowledge workers, but the next generation […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada
As our nation’s major technology hubs continue to grow, Canada boasts more tech workers than ever. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, TechTalent.ca leans on experts in the field and professionally sourced data to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Our last Expert Wisdom roundup navigated Canada’s biggest tech hub, Toronto. This […]
Canada Tops ‘Talent Attractiveness’ Index as Destination for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
According to this year’s OECD Indicators of Talent Attractiveness report, Canada is a golden goose for startup founders around the globe. The report evaluated the most enticing OECD nations for immigrant entrepreneurs, and Canada claimed the top spot for 2023. According to OECD’s analysis, Canada’s appeal to the global entrepreneurial community isn’t by chance. Factors […]
Majority of Tech Pros Bullish on AI as Transformation Looms
Thomson Reuters, a forerunner in embracing technologies such as machine learning for three decades, has divulged findings from research into the integration of artificial intelligence in various professions. A survey encompassing perspectives from over 1,200 professionals across legal, accounting, risk, and compliance sectors in the Americas and UK shines light on the future of work […]