We recently wrote (not for the first time) that brain drain—the concept of educating local or imported intellectual talent only to lose it to a more competitive foreign market—is a considerable problem for Canadian tech. A new report from The Logic illustrates exactly why Canada continues to lose a significant portion of its well-educated talent […]
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Canada’s Game Development Workforce Sees Salaries Rise Amid ‘Maturation of Industry’
The video game industry remains a vital contributor to Canada’s economy, a new report has affirmed, counting more than 800 studios employing a combined 34,000 people who contribute over $5 billion toward the nation’s GDP. While noting that there was a decrease in employment of roughly 3% since 2021, the report—titled “Canada’s Video Game Industry: […]
New Ventures BC Seeks Talent to Boost Startup Ecosystem
New Ventures BC (NVBC) is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and recognizing early-stage technology startups across British Columbia. They organize the annual $250,000 New Ventures BC Competition and offer accelerator programs, including AccelerateIP and BC IP Strategy, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. NVBC is currently seeking to fill two contract […]
QueerTech Launches Accelerator for 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs
QueerTech has unveiled the QT Founders Qatalyst Program, a 12-week accelerator designed to empower early-stage 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs across Canada. The program aims to foster innovation within the queer tech community by providing tailored resources, mentorship, and access to a supportive network of founders and industry leaders. Participants will engage in expert-led sessions and benefit from […]
Boosted by Gen AI and Optimism, Companies are Ready to Hire Again
Companies are ready to hire again, PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey found. Moving forward, 60% of chief executive officers anticipate growth over the next year, a figure that is up from 38% last year and 18% two years ago. According to the 28th annual PwC report, nearly half of CEOs expect to increase their headcount […]
Borderless AI Launches HRGPT, Revolutionizing HR Software with AI Search Engine
Toronto’s Borderless AI has unveiled HRGPT, a free AI-powered search engine designed to streamline HR processes and enhance the employee experience. The tool allows employees and HR managers to search across their company’s data and Borderless AI’s HR knowledge base for instant answers to complex queries. HRGPT also supports critical HR tasks such as generating […]
Toronto Fintech d1g1t Expands Team with New Career Opportunities
Toronto’s d1g1t is a leading wealth management technology company that helps RIAs, multi-family offices, broker-dealers, and bank advisor networks transition to a digital business model. Its award-winning Enterprise Wealth Management Platform replaces legacy systems with an integrated solution that drives scale and operational efficiency. Powered by an institutional-grade performance and risk engine, d1g1t delivers on-demand […]
Mastercard Invests $700K to Bolster Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline in Canada
We are well aware by now that Canada is short on cybersecurity professionals—by at least 25,000 strong—and the impacts are tangible. For example, a KPMG report found that 70% of small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada lack the skilled personnel to implement cybersecurity defences and monitor for attacks, a figure that is up from last year. […]
B.C.’s Tech Workforce Poised to Grow Throughout Next Decade: Report
The Province of British Columbia this month reflected on 2024 as it looks ahead to a decade of anticipated economic growth. The Province noted a gain of 14,000 jobs in December, though such growth remains driven largely by public sector positions (only 4,300 of the jobs added in December were in the private sector). Diana […]
Uvaro Acquires Lighthouse Labs to Expand Tech Education Across Canada
Kitchener-headquartered Uvaro has solidified its standing as one of Canada’s foremost workforce development organizations by acquiring tech education leader Lighthouse Labs. Announced today, the acquisition merges Uvaro’s career success programs with Lighthouse Labs’ technical training expertise, creating a national platform designed to equip Canadians with in-demand skills for the evolving job market. Techtalent.ca sat down […]