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 […]
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Tech Talent Concerns Threaten Sector Growth as Cost of Living Climbs
There is currently a “remarkable expansion within the technology sector” of British Columbia, suggests a new report from Invest Vancouver, that is “driving economic development in the Metro Vancouver region.” Invest Vancouver takes this position in its “Metro Vancouver Region’s High-tech Engine” report based on the fact that “employment in multiple technology industries is outpacing […]
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 […]
Adapting For Tomorrow: Inside Toronto’s New AI Startup Incubator
The Adaptavist Group recently announced the launch of its ‘Adapting for Tomorrow’ Startup Program, an exciting initiative designed to nurture the next generation of AI innovators. This intensive 6-month program is specifically tailored for early-stage generative AI startups in Toronto that are focused on enhancing enterprise collaboration and productivity. By providing a supportive ecosystem and […]
A.I. Employment Rises in Canada as Overall Tech Talent Growth Slows
Tech talent growth slowed last year in Canada, where jobs are increasing at less than half of the rate of the US, a new report has found. Tech talent employment grew in the US by nearly 4%, or over 200,000 jobs, in 2023. In Canada, meanwhile, 18,000 new positions represented a growth rate of less […]
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 […]
Canada Advances ‘CanCode’ Program to Upskill Nation’s Tech Talent of Tomorrow
As artificial intelligence continues to influence the trajectory of the job market and our way of working, there is an increasing need for all Canadians to access training in digital skills, the federal government believes. That is why the Government of Canada is investing $39 million toward teaching digital skills to young Canadians—and their teachers—to […]
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 […]
Tenure Tackles Canada’s Workforce Output Challenges with Digital Solution
Many employees in Canada are unhappy or otherwise disengaged from their work, a negative situation which can drag companies down. But the notion of investing more into staff is gaining steam throughout the nation. A Canadian startup founded in Ontario last year is applying artificial intelligence technology with an aim toward improving workplace cultures and employee engagement. Using a […]