A multibillion-dollar international firm this week unveiled a “major expansion” in Canada. Germany’s Siemens confirmed that the expansion its Saskatoon-based research and development hub will see 10,000 square feet of new space. Once the expansion is completed, the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park will boast nearly 50,000 square feet of total space, with every […]
Investment to Help CanCode Empower One Million Students with Digital Skills
As artificial intelligence transforms society and workplaces, Canadians need digital skills more than ever before, according to the federal government, which this week announced a $30 million investment into tech-forward upskilling programs. As part of Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly confirmed $30M to launch the fifth phase […]
Future Skills Grant Returns to Help Tomorrow’s Talent Upskill Today
More than one million job openings are expected in British Columbia in the next decade. In response, the Province has once again opened up applications for its StrongerBC Future Skills Grant program. BC’s future skills grant helps Canadians access upskilling at affordable rates by providing up to $3,500 for eligible short-term training opportunities. Since it […]
Defence Startup Dominion Dynamics to Double Workforce Following Big Raise
A Canadian defence technology company is planning to substantially expand its technical workforce following a major Series A round. Ottawa-based Dominion Dynamics has secured US$100M in a round led by Georgian with participation from Valor Equity Partners, Expeditions, Lakestar, OMERS, Business Development Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Deloitte Ventures Canada, JDY Capital, the […]
Scotiabank Supports AI-Ready Talent with Continued University Investment
Scotiabank is investing in Canada’s AI talent pipeline. The Big Five Bank announced an investment of $2.5M over five years. The capital hails from ScotiaRISE, which is a 10-year, $500-million community investment initiative from Scotiabank focused on building economic resilience. The investment supports the Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI at the Smith School of […]
‘Sense of Confidence’ as Tech Talent ‘Re-Engages’ Job Market in Canada
Canadian professionals have grown restless, it appears. Recent research from talent consulting firm Robert Half suggests nearly half of professionals in Canada plan to look for a new job in 2026. That figure is up markedly over the last year, when just 26% were intending to explore options over the following six months. Koula Vasilopoulos, […]
Canada Launches Mining Alliance to Support Sector Amid Clean Energy Transition
In 2024, the mining sector contributed $112 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product. The sector, which employs over 400,000 workers in Canada, is a key component of the national economy. Canada produces 60 minerals and metals across 200 mines and thousands of sand and gravel pits and stone quarries, resulting in a 2024 production of […]
Google Expands Upskilling Program with Launch of ‘AI Professional’ Course
As artificial intelligence evolves, “so must our efforts to support the workforce,” says Sabrina Geremia. Geremia, who serves Google Canada as Country Managing Director, reflected in a recent blog post that “the conversation has fundamentally shifted” from people asking about AI technology to people asking about how to use it. To unlock Canada’s economic potential, […]
Workforce Readiness Program Expands to Bolster Talent Pipeline for AI Skills
At the Upper Bound AI Conference in Edmonton this month, Alberta’s Machine Intelligence Institute announced that its AI Workforce Readiness program has grown into a national consortium of 55 post-secondary institutions. Last year, Google unveiled the $13 million AI Opportunity Fund to equip Canadians with artificial intelligence skills. The funding supported four Canadian organizations, including […]
How Tracking ‘Employee Lifetime Value’ Can Help Optimize Workforce Strategy
The Tech and People Network this month released its 2026 Canadian Talent Benchmarking Study. Founded in 1992, the TAP Network positions itself as the definitive community for People and Culture professionals in Canada’s tech sector, with more than 1,000 members across hundreds of tech companies spanning myriad sectors. TAP’s inaugural Talent Benchmarking Study unveils a […]