In January, the Government of Canada launched the GC Digital Talent Platform, which serves as a centralized hub for connecting internal and external individuals to a range of digital and tech roles. The Government this week affirmed that it is “committed to building digital talent.” Part of the way Canada intends to build tech talent […]
70% of SMBs in Canada Lack Sufficiently Skilled Cybersecurity Teams: Report
Cyberattacks are up 9% over the past year, spurring Canadian business leaders to rank cybersecurity as the top threat to growth, according to KPMG’s latest Private Enterprise survey. “The rapid escalation in both the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks has Canadian business leaders identifying it as the greatest threat to their company’s growth objectives,” says […]
Revenue Agency Hacks Affirm Need for More Cybersecurity Talent in Canada
The Canada Revenue Agency paid out millions of dollars in false refunds to cyber scammers over multiple years, an investigation by CBC’s The Fifth Estate and Radio-Canada has revealed. From 2020 through 2023, “imposters used [H&R Block Canada’s] confidential credentials to get unauthorized access into hundreds of Canadians’ personal CRA accounts, change direct deposit information, […]
$13M Investment into Alberta Tech Scene Expected to Add 180 Jobs
Calgary is full of fast-growing upstarts and the federal government recently announced that it is supporting some of these Alberta companies through financial investment. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, this week unveiled $13 million in funding for eight local firms. “Calgary has become a hothouse for innovation, attracting talent and generating sustainable jobs,” […]
Upskilling is Becoming a ‘Necessity for Career Progression’ in Canada: Survey
Today’s workers increasingly view upskilling as a vital resource, finds the 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey, with a majority of working Canadians believing it’s an important approach to advancing careers and not falling behind in an evolving workforce. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation surveyed (Gen Z) was the most convinced of the value of upskilling. The annual […]
At 31 Years Old, Safe Software is ‘Just Getting Started’ with Major Hiring Plans
Earlier this year, Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The BC firm’s flagship product […]
Amsterdam’s Skytree to Hire Local Tech Talent at New Canadian Headquarters
A European company developing carbon removal solutions this week announced a major expansion to North America. Amsterdam’s Skytree is opening offices in both Canada and the U.S., with a new Toronto facility representing the climate technology company’s North American headquarters. Born out of the European Space Agency, Skytree has spent the last decade developing onsite […]
Coinbase Offering Tech Talent in Canada an ‘Opportunity to Do the Best Work of Your Life’
After a year in the US, Coinbase’s “Stand with Crypto” campaign recently expanded north to Canada‘s five million coin holders. The move was part of the fintech giant’s efforts “towards driving regulatory clarity in Canada,” according to Coinbase Canada chief executive Lucas Matheson. “We believe that Coinbase is uniquely positioned to capitalize from regulatory clarity […]
Texas Tech Titan Establishes Canadian Headquarters to Tap into Toronto Talent
A digital services company based in Texas is establishing a Canadian headquarters. Improving is bolstering its Dallas base with a “state-of-the-art facility” in Toronto, the company announced this week. The move is “a pivotal step in our global expansion strategy,” according to chief executive officer Curtis Hite. “This new office will enable us to better […]
Two Canadian Tech Companies Accept $5M in Funding to ‘Create Quality Jobs’
The federal government this month announced financial support for two companies based in British Columbia. A total of $4.7 million in interest-free capital from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is going to two firms out of Richmond. Ideon Technologies is slated to receive $2.7 million in funding to commercialize their subsurface intelligence system, […]