Much of the last year and change in tech has been marked by layoffs. Amidst an uncertain global economy and the threat of AI upending every aspect of life as we know it, many tech companies that overreached during the Covid Pandemic or cryptocurrency bull run have since been humbled—from fledging local startups with limited […]
Canada’s Tech Workforce Expanded 15% During Pandemic
Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, most growth still orbits around the country’s major innovation hubs. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that the nation’s workforce […]
Google Launches Program Helping Canadian High School Students Learn to Code
Canada’s tech education landscape is witnessing a shift. As the world continues to grapple with a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for advanced computer science (CS) skills and resources has never been higher. This need is particularly acute for youth preparing to step into future job roles that are yet to be created, experts […]
Biotech Marketing Agency Expands North with Toronto Office
Ramarketing, an agency in the global pharmaceutical and biotech space, is expanding its international footprint with the opening of a new office in Toronto. The decision to establish a presence in Toronto is part of ramarketing’s strategic long-term vision to expand in North America, following the successful inauguration of its Boston office in 2018. The […]
$160 Million Investment Promises 1,500 Jobs Through Solar Projects in Canada
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources this week announced federal investments valued at $160 million for nine solar power projects. This initiative is expected to generate hundreds of jobs, bolster the production of clean solar power, and add up to 163 megawatts of new solar energy along with additional battery storage capacity. The collective impact of […]
Skilling Talent at the Intersection of Trades and Technology
Even as digital transformation sweeps across the Western world, construction trades remain as topical as ever. It’s obvious why. The nation of Canada added 300,000 more people in the first three months of this year, Statistics Canada reported recently, with 98% of growth coming from immigrants. This policy-driven population growth, combined with already unaffordable housing, puts tremendous pressure […]
Canada Gains 30,000 Workers in Tech Amid Shifting Workplace, Economy
The Technology Councils of North America alongside Canada’s Tech Network this week released the results of an extensive workforce study conducted in May. The TECNA report details shifts in North American tech occupations. The study was formulated to delve deep into two primary aspects: the migration of tech talent and factors propelling the relocation or […]
How Emily Carr University Trains Future Skills for a Stronger BC
Following the highest tech jobs growth in North America, the Vancouver region saw a lot of layoffs in tech last year. Combined with a Pandemic-fuelled shift to hybrid work, the city is still in a state of flux. Moving forward, though, we know that demand for tech skills remains, especially around coveted roles. There is momentum to be maintained. The province […]
University of Waterloo Recognized for World-Class Tech Talent Pipeline
In the world of computer science education there are institutions that stand above the rest for their exceptional programs and sought-after graduates. The QS University Rankings assesses schools worldwide, taking into account factors such as academic reputation and employer perception. And within this elite group of top 25 computer science universities, renowned names like Stanford, […]
Toronto Global Unveils Seismic Impact on City
Despite shadows of doubt cast on the city, Toronto continues to prosper. This success in part thanks to the diligent work of Toronto Global, whose mission to draw international investment into the region has proven instrumental in the city’s economic growth and diversification. Toronto Global unveiled its annual report, “Making an Impact,” at the Collision […]