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 […]
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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 […]
B.C. Targets ‘Real Impact’ with Support for New Upskilling Programs in Agtech
British Columbia is supporting job creation and upskilling projects to “ensure more people have the necessary skills to succeed in the growing agri-tech sector.” Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth for the Province, believes it is “critical that two of British Columbia’s greatest strengths—technology and agriculture—come together.” Kahlon says the latest moves connect […]
Hybrid Work Now a ‘Strategic Necessity’ to Retain Top Tech Talent in Canada
A recent report from International Workplace Group suggests the rising importance of Human Resources. Research from IWG found that a strong majority of Chief Human Resources Officers believe they have more influence now than ever before. Data shows that 95% of CHROs claim their role impacts company profitability, productivity, talent recruitment, long-term retention, and employee […]
National STEM Expo Unites Youth Coast to Coast
Canada’s future STEM workforce will be on display this winter as the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) prepares to host its first-ever national STEM Expo. Taking place February 4, 2026 at the University of Toronto Scarborough, the inaugural event will bring together more than 500 youth aged 15 to 30 from […]
Canada Seeks Top-Tier Research Talent from Around the Globe to Advance Tech
The federal government recently unveiled nearly $2 billion in funding toward recruiting global tech and research talent to Canada. In December, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly announced $1.7B to launch the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. One of the largest recruitment programs of its kind globally, the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative is […]
AI Roles Dominate LinkedIn’s Latest List of the Fastest-Growing Roles in Canada
In 2026, navigating Canada’s job market “requires adapting faster than ever,” according to LinkedIn. The rising pace of change is driven by disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence among other factors. AI “is reshaping every stage of the employment journey,” a recent memo from LinkedIn posits, “and many workers are trying to figure out how […]
Government Invests in Atlantic Canada Tech Sector to ‘Create Good Jobs’
The federal government posits that the Atlantic region is “emerging as a hub for the next generation of tech businesses and leaders.” Canada says it is therefore investing in the region’s industry to drive innovation and “create good jobs.” In that vein, the government recently unveiled more than $2 million in federal support through the […]
Solving the Skills Gap in Canada Offers Up ‘Strategic Opportunity for Growth’
Less than half of companies in Canada plan to increase headcount in the first half of 2026, a recent poll reveals, amid an overall sentiment of “cautious optimism.” That’s down from 2025, when more than half of Canadian firms had hiring plans during the first half of the year, according to data from an Express […]