Today, LinkedIn revealed its annual list of Top Startups, revealing the 15 emerging Canadian companies you should know now. These companies aren’t just growing fast and garnering attention from investors and jobseekers — they’re also shaping the future of their industries, whether it’s developing robots to automate tasks for insurance brokers or building sustainable techniques […]
Nmbr Gears Up to Simplify Payroll for Canadian Businesses with New Funding Boost
The payments industry has seen significant changes over the past decade, including the rise of new businesses that focus on APIs to embed payment and data features into their products. However, when it comes to paying the people who work for those businesses, things haven’t kept up. Despite billions of dollars flowing through Canadian payrolls […]
Shopify to Hire 1,000 Engineering Interns for 2025, Applications Open
Shopify is hiring 1,000 engineering interns in 2025. Shopify’s VP & Head of Engineering Farhan Thawar made the announcement on Twitter, suggesting that “AI centaurs” should consider the opportunity. Shopify Engineering Internships are 4-months long and require interns to be in Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal. According to Shopify, Engineering Internships that are open to everyone. […]
Salesforce Expands AI Skilling Opportunities with Free Training and Certifications Through 2025
Today at the Dreamforce conference in San Francisco Salesforce announced plans to expand access to skilling opportunities with free AI training for anyone. The company will offer its premium AI courses and AI certifications free of charge and available to anyone through its free online learning platform, Trailhead, through the end of 2025. Salesforce’s new offerings represent a […]
BC Invests $4M to Expand Tech Talent Accelerator for AI and Cybersecurity Jobs
The Government of British Columbia announced today the continuation of its partnership with NPower Canada, Microsoft Canada, and CIBC to expand the Canadian Tech Talent Accelerator (CTTA) program, an innovative public-private partnership enabled by DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies. The Government of BC’s renewed investment of $4 million will prepare over 1,800 job seekers across British […]
Amazon Expands Canadian Tech Hubs with New Office Space and Cutting-Edge Just Walk Out Technology
Amazon has announced the latest developments at its Vancouver and Toronto Tech Hubs, introducing new features and office space for more than 8,500 corporate and technology employees. Today at an event opening a new 43,000 square foot atrium at The Post in Vancouver, Amazon announced plans to open the building’s North Tower in 2026. The […]
Best Buy Canada To Equip Underrepresented Students With Essential Tech
Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) has just announced a strategic partnership with Best Buy Canada, aimed at removing barriers and improving access to essential technology for students from underrepresented communities. This partnership will provide students with the necessary devices to successfully complete their training and enter the workforce with confidence. The initiative is a collaboration between the Canadian […]
Canadian Students Struggle to Balance Education Costs and Financial Stability, New Poll Reveals
A new poll released by Embark, Canada’s education savings and planning company, reveals post-secondary students are finding it harder to simultaneously pay for and go to school – leaving them education rich, but cash poor. The new survey of Canadian students reveals the vast majority (82%) of students find the financial realities of a post-secondary […]
How Maple Is Revolutionizing Health Care for Working Parents
For many working parents, balancing childcare and careers is a constant juggling act. It’s a common struggle that many Canadian businesses recognize and empathize with, especially when primary caregivers feel the pressure of missing work hours due to duties like driving to doctor’s appointments or staying home with a sick child who cannot get into […]
AI Startup Cohere Secures $500 Million, Plans Workforce Expansion Despite Layoffs
Cohere, a Toronto-based AI startup, has successfully raised $500 million from prominent investors like Cisco, AMD, and Fujitsu. The funding round also saw contributions from Canadian pension investment manager PSP Investments and Canada’s export credit agency EDC, bringing Cohere’s valuation to an impressive $5.5 billion. Specializing in large language models for businesses, Cohere has attracted […]