A US-based technology firm is plotting a major expansion in Canada. Marvell Technology this month unveiled a five-year expansion plan for its Canadian workforce with intentions to bolster its team in Ontario to drive development of next-generation semiconductor solutions for AI data centre infrastructure. The Province is supporting the $238 million expansion strategy with a […]
Canada Invests in Nokia to Create Jobs, Upskill Workforce for AI, Quantum Tech
Canada’s federal government is collaborating on a research project with longstanding Finnish technology pioneer Nokia in a move that is expected to create several hundred jobs in the country. Nokia, which was founded in 1865 and today employs nearly 90,000 people worldwide, will conduct research around AI and quantum technologies at an innovation campus in […]
Pivotal Growth Unveils New System to Fuel Future of Leadership Performance
A company based in Halifax is building a platform aimed at enhancing leadership performance in the modern age. Risks such as remote and hybrid work, distinct generational differences in work culture, and the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies stand among the disruptions impacting the effectiveness of traditional leadership models in Canada and beyond, according […]
ECO Canada Launches Digital Academy to Help Upskill Environmental Talent
Canada’s Environmental Careers Organization has launched an online academy with an aim to upskill more talent. Established in the early 90’s, ECO Canada acts as a steward of the country’s environmental industry. Working alongside government, academia, and employers, the national organization is involved in championing a range of initiatives, from job creation and wage funding […]
15 Rising Canadian Startups Attract Top Talent While ‘Shaping Future Industries’
The way that professionals in Canada work is “rapidly evolving,” according to LinkedIn, which recently revealed the country’s top companies on the rise. Advances in artificial intelligence have reduced the time and resources necessary to launch a business, LinkedIn notes, lowering barriers to entry and accelerating the next wave of innovation. At the tip of […]
Workplace Adoption of AI Tech Reaches a ‘Tipping Point’ in Canada in 2025: CDW
CDW Canada, a provider of technology solutions and services for Canadian organizations, this month released a research report exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces across the country. The report, titled “Unlocking AI’s Potential: How to Build Trust and Capability in the Canadian Workplace,” features research conducted among members of the Angus Reid Forum. Without […]
Amii Builds on Workforce Readiness Initiative with the Launch of an ‘AI Literacy’ Platform
Over the summer, Google Canada announced a $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to equip two million Canadians with artificial intelligence skills. “AI is transforming the way we work and can empower people across almost every field,” Sabrina Geremia, Vice President and Country Managing Director for Google Canada, remarked in June. “The AI Opportunity Fund will […]
How WattNext is Inspiring Canada’s Next Generation of Talent to Work in Cleantech
Canadian post-secondary institutions Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have been working together to “prepare the next generation of talent” across the nation. This month, Ontario Tech University joins Ontario Power Generation and the Ontario Science Centre in launching WattNext, yet another initiative focused on building the cleantech talent pipeline in Canada. WattNext is described […]
Nation’s Talent Pipeline More Critical Than Ever as Canada ‘Scales Technology Ambitions’
Since its establishment in 1990, MindFuel has invested over $130 million in Canada’s innovation ecosystem across more than 1,600 communities, supporting what it considers to be the country’s most valuable resource: young, skilled talent. Developing innovation and entrepreneurial talent “is essential to Canada’s economy,” posits Cassy Weber, chief executive officer of MindFuel. “This is an […]
Colorado’s Strata Identity Bolsters Its Canadian Presence with the Launch of Another Office Hub
A U.S.-based provider of “identity orchestration” technology is deepening its presence North of the border. Based in Colorado, Strata Identity enables organizations to modernize human and agent identities without disrupting existing infrastructure. Strata’s flagship Maverics platform unifies identity systems across any environment without changing app code, enabling modern authentication and centralized control. With one Canadian […]