Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ has received $500,000 from the Embark Student Foundation to launch the Embark Business Academy (Em-BA), a new career accelerator designed to help students and recent graduates transition from post-secondary education into meaningful employment. With youth unemployment continuing to outpace the national average and entry-level roles rapidly evolving in an AI-driven economy, […]
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How the Rise of Upskilling in Canada Has Impacted Hiring and Resumes
In the post-Covid, digital-first world, self-taught learning methods have grown to unprecedented levels of popularity. Self‑taught learning is “exploding,” according to Express Employment Professionals, “and it’s beginning to reshape resumes across the country.” But not all employers are prepared for the rapid rise in upskilling and its cascade of influence on how people job hunt […]
Bell Invests in Launch of Tech Talent Program to Fuel Cybersecurity Pipeline
A recent investment into the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick will help advance Canada’s next wave of cybersecurity talent. Bell Canada is investing $1 million to establish the McKenna Institute Cyber Talent Program. This 12-week, full-time, industry-led program is designed to complement existing academic pathways by providing applied, real-world experience that reflects […]
Canada Supports Tech and Talent in Defence Sector with $7M Investment
Currently, about 900 firms employ 81,000 people in Southern Ontario’s defence sector. Those firms generate over $14 billion in revenues and contribute nearly $10B to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product. The federal government is investing public capital with an aim to pump all of those numbers up. Following Canada’s recently unveiled Defence Industrial Strategy, the Federal […]
Tech Salaries Rise 7% as Specialist Demand Intensifies
Canada’s tech hiring market has stabilised — but competition for AI, cybersecurity, and senior finance talent is intensifying. That’s the headline from Morgan McKinley’s 2026 Canada Salary Guide, which shows technology salaries rising approximately 7% in 2025, outpacing most other professional sectors. Growth is expected to remain strongest at the senior and specialist level in […]
Tech Talent in Canada Should Pay Close Attention to Demand for Specific Skills
Shifts in the way people hire, and the way people work, are creating a mix of uncertainty and opportunity, according to a recent report from LinkedIn. The venerable professional social networking platform argues that technologies such as AI are spurring the emergence of “new-collar roles” that purport to prioritize “hybrid, adaptable skills” over “linear resumes […]
Stripe’s Big Toronto Lease Signals Strong Bet on Canadian Tech Talent
San Francisco- and Dublin-based fintech giant Stripe, best known for powering payment infrastructure for thousands of digital businesses, is deepening its commitment to Canada with a major new office lease in downtown Toronto — a move that underscores both the city’s growing role as a fintech hub and the importance of local talent to global […]
Analyzing Upskilling Strategy, AI Tech, and Other HR Trends in Canada: Report
A Human Resources software solution provider based out of Quebec City has released an annual report. Folks this month published its “2026 State of HR Report,” which reveals insights following a survey of more than 400 small-to-medium businesses in Canada. The report delves into areas such as recruitment trends, the integration of artificial intelligence in […]
As AI Plays a ‘Greater Day-to-Day Role,’ RBC Mobilizes to Upskill 100K Workers
The Royal Bank of Canada has launched an official artificial intelligence team that intends to help train the financial titan’s workforce of 100,000 employees on the rising technology. RBC, the country’s largest publicly traded company and major national employer, predicts a “future where AI will play a greater role” in the “day-to-day work” of staff. […]
Tech Companies Are Shifting to Global Talent Pools To Fill Role Requirements
The current state of hiring is at a crossroads. Layoffs across Canada and the United States are hitting a wide range of industries amid geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty. However, you’d be surprised how many companies are still hiring – they are just looking somewhere else to do it. Major companies, like Netflix, Google, Thales, […]