A new study from International Workplace Group (IWG) shows that Gen Z is reshaping how Canadian teams use AI—helping older colleagues adopt new tools, speeding up hybrid collaboration, and accelerating career growth across the workforce. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 professionals, the data reveals that 75% of workers have tried AI tools, […]
Foresight Introduces Custom Upskilling Program to Prepare Canada’s Workforce for the Clean Economy
Foresight is rolling out a new employer-focused Upskilling Program designed to help Canadian companies strengthen their talent pipelines and equip workers with the skills needed for a fast-growing clean economy. Delivered on a recurring basis, the program offers customized training built around real industry needs—from sustainability and innovation to advanced technologies central to Canada’s net-zero […]
Digitail Expands Canadian Hiring Following US$23 Million Series B
Veterinary software company Digitail is ramping up hiring in Canada after securing a USD $23 million Series B round led by Five Elms Capital, bringing its total funding to more than US$37 million. Founded in 2018, Digitail builds an AI-powered, cloud-based platform designed to streamline operations inside veterinary clinics, from patient intake and charting to […]
CoLab Software Raises $72M, Hiring for Scale
St. John’s-based CoLab Software has raised $98 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate its AI-driven transformation of engineering collaboration. CoLab’s flagship platform—EngineeringOS—helps hardware and manufacturing teams make faster, smarter decisions by combining AI with engineering workflows. Its first AI agent, AutoReview, already has more than 47,000 engineers on the waitlist, and clients include […]
Ontario Program Expands to Train Veterans for Tech Careers
Ontario’s tech sector is getting a boost in skilled talent thanks to the expansion of the Soldiers in Tech program, a veteran-focused initiative that connects military personnel and their families with in-demand careers in technology. The Roland Gossage Foundation, supported by the Ontario Skills Development Fund, announced new partnerships with WatSPEED at the University of […]
Durable Skills Are the New Competitive Edge in Hiring
As automation and AI transform the job market, one truth is becoming clear: not all skills age equally. The future of hiring isn’t about soft versus hard skills anymore — it’s about durable versus perishable ones. Recognizing this shift, Waterloo-based HR technology company Plum has released the Plum Durable Skills Index (DSI), 2025 North American […]
Growclass Launches AI Certification as Survey Exposes Canada’s Training Gap
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, a new survey suggests Canadian workers are lagging when it comes to skills and confidence. According to research by Growclass and Angus Reid, only 42 percent of Canadians are using AI tools on the job, and just 12 percent have received formal training. Confidence remains low: while four in […]
Employment OS Launches as Canada’s First All-in-One Employment Platform
Toronto’s Employment Hero, formerly known as Humi, has unveiled Employment Operating System (Employment OS), a first-of-its-kind platform designed to centralize every aspect of the employment journey — from payroll to employee wellbeing. The launch comes alongside new poll data highlighting the urgency for more reliable payroll systems in Canada. According to the survey of more […]
Immigrant Tech Talent Takes Centre Stage in Toronto
Scale Without Borders, North America’s largest network for immigrant tech talent, is the go-to partner for organizations seeking to connect with diverse, highly skilled professionals. To date, they have supported more than 6,000 immigrants in tech, partnered with global brands to hire top talent, and earned national recognition for their impact. On October 20th, they […]
Botpress to Double Team After $34M Raise to Power AI Agent Infrastructure
Montréal-based AI startup Botpress has secured over $34 million in Series B funding to scale its infrastructure platform for deploying large language model–powered AI agents. With a sharp focus on helping businesses move beyond AI experiments into production-ready agent deployments, Botpress is now gearing up for significant growth. The company plans to double its 65-person […]