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 […]
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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. […]
Canada Invests $6M to Boost Long-Term Talent Productivity Levels
The federal government believes that “strengthening Canada’s productivity performance” is a key factor in the nation’s “long-term resilience and prosperity.” In this vein, Canada has unveiled an investment of $6 million over 15 years to support a novel national research partnership that will aim to drive solutions which boost the country’s productivity over the coming […]
Potential Data Centre Launch in Alberta Could Power Hundreds of Tech Jobs
Synapse Data Center recently announced plans for a one-gigawatt facility in Alberta. The project represents a $10 billion private-sector investment over a two-year period and is forecast to “deliver significant economic, employment, and technological benefits at the local, regional, and national levels.” The facility—which would be ten times larger than existing data centres currently operating […]
Projects at YVR Offer Latest Example of Investment into Doubling Tech Talent
Projects aiming to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at a Canadian airport recently garnered federal support as part of a broader effort to expand the tech talent workforce. Through Look West, the Province of British Columbia announced that it is working to invest in high-tech and emerging technologies with intentions to double the region’s […]
Workday Bolsters Canadian Presence with Major Investment into Tech Talent
Workday is investing heavily into Canadian tech talent, the Silicon Valley software giant announced this week. The California company—whose platform operates at the intersection of Human Resources, finance, and AI—unveiled intentions to invest $1 billion in Canada over the next five years. The investment includes “plans to further develop local tech talent.” “Workday’s roots in […]