Toronto’s Sheraton Centre was coloured in green for the fourth annual TD TechCon on March 3, 2026. The internal company conference brings together the brightest tech minds and top leadership at TD, along with external vendors and experts to talk shop, be inspired and think about what the future holds. Techtalent.ca was honoured to be […]
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AXL Taps Global AI Talent to Power Canadian Startups
Canada’s push to build world-class AI companies is getting a boost from some of the most experienced researchers in the field. Toronto-based venture studio AXL has unveiled its inaugural cohort of Faculty Fellows, bringing together nine University of Toronto professors with deep experience across organizations like NVIDIA, Samsung, Adobe, NASA, and the University Health Network. […]
New $40M Fund Targets Job Creation Across Tech Sectors in BC
InBC Investment is working with the University of British Columbia to launch a new fund which will aim to “create new high-quality jobs” by accelerating the growth of companies built on local research. The UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund, supported by $10M from InBC and $10M from UBC plus up to $20M in private funding, will […]
Investment of $4.6M to Support Skills Training and Job Creation in Tech Fields
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario is investing nearly $5 million toward supporting job creation and upskilling in technology fields. FedNor has unveiled a total investment of $4.6M across six strategic initiatives in Ontario, targeting sectors like defence and AI. The FedNor funding is “supporting Canada’s defence sector, skills training, and job creation,” […]
As Tech Transforms Sectors, $100M Investment Targets Upskilling Needs
The federal government is investing nearly $100 million over five years through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, which supports upskilling and reskilling initiatives across Canada amid a “rapidly shifting global landscape.” The $100, five-year investment is spread across 14 different organizations as well as an array of sectors, including aerospace, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and […]
DMZ Launches AI Career Accelerator for Graduates
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, […]
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 […]