Organizations recognize that skilled talent will drive AI success—but then fall short of investing in people strategies. This is the key finding of Aon’s inaugural Human Capital Trends Study, which discovered that nearly 90% of employers agree AI will require their workforce to develop new skills. Yet, despite more than 70% of organizations deploying or […]
Canada Supports Nationwide Skilling of Youth for ‘Jobs of Tomorrow’ with $24M
The government of Canada this month unveiled nearly $24 million in federal funding through 2028 toward equipping tomorrow’s talent with technology-forward skills. Mélanie Joly, who serves as Minister of Industry, recently announced a call for proposals under the Digital Skills for Youth program. “Technology continues to evolve in ways we might never have imagined,” says […]
Skills Gaps Persist in Canada as AI Tech Adoption Outpaces Training at Work
A majority of professionals in Canada feel that they have been handed artificial intelligence tools to utilize in their workplace without sufficient training, a new survey finds. As skill gaps persist across the country, newly released data from recruitment firm Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll shows that 79% of Canadian job seekers expect […]
Visier Upgrades Workforce Intelligence Platform with More AI-Powered Tools
Visier has overhauled its AI-powered Workforce Intelligence solution with a slew of new features. The Vancouver-born workforce empowerment firm believes that the real unlock for successful enterprises is when they can confidently and directly connect their talent to positive business outcomes. “Whether the ideal financial outcome is driven by operational efficiency, deep customer retention and […]
Hybrid Working Delivers an Advantage as Top Tech Talent Favours Flexibility
A recent study of Canadian business leaders reveals an intensifying competition for top tech talent. Research from International Workplace Group found that 70% of business leaders admit attracting and retaining top tech talent is more competitive now than ever before. IWG, whose brands include Regus and Spaces, found that 57% of Canadian business leaders report […]
IWIL Ignite Launches in Canada to Upskill Talent for an AI-First Economy
IWIL Ignite announced this week that it is expanding into the Canadian market. IWIL is a global digital literacy and AI incubation organization “committed to bridging the gap between today’s skills and tomorrow’s opportunities.” The organization operates the Centre for Global Digital Literacy and AI Incubation, which aims to combine “AI upskilling and consultancy services […]
New Grads Face Challenging Career Starts as Forces Collide on Job Market
For school graduates in 2026, Canada’s job market is looking different than before. Not long ago, says LinkedIn Senior Editor Gianna Prudente, the path “felt straightforward”: graduate, apply for entry-level positions, and climb the career ladder from there. That path is “shifting.” Multiple forces are colliding to create a complex hiring environment for new grads, […]
FutureFit Secures Investment for AI-Powered Workforce Upskilling Tech
FutureFit AI this week announced an investment from Achieve Partners, a US-based supporter of innovative education-based technologies. Toronto’s FutureFit is a developer of workforce development technology powered by artificial intelligence. The company is on a mission to help people upgrade career paths faster and cheaper at scale, according to chief executive officer Hamoon Ekhtiari. “As […]
Workforce Initiative from Amii Targets AI Upskilling for Energy Sector in Canada
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 […]