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The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) has rebranded and is officially changing its name to ‘Canada’s Tech Network’. This new name better captures the network’s mission of supporting Canadian tech-driven companies with opportunities to help bring more tech-enabled solutions to market, creating jobs and wealth throughout the entire country. “Over the last ten years, Canada’s […]
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Rogers, Salesforce, & IBM To Participate In Virtual Job Fair for People with Autism
Dozens of Canada’s top employers are coming together virtually for the annual Spectrum Works job fair, a national initiative that seeks to find meaningful work for people with autism. According to the Canadian Survey on Disability 2017, 77% of Canadian autistic adults are unemployed. Since its first event in 2017, more than 1,500 participants with autism have participated in the […]
G20 EMPOWER To Improve Women’s Economic Empowerment & Representation in Canada
While the percentage of women sitting on company boards has been increasing slowly in G20 countries, up from 15% in 2016 to 18% in 2019, the number of women occupying managerial positions in G20 countries has only grown by 3.3% in ten years. Today, the G20 EMPOWER Alliance, which advocates the advancement of women’s economic […]
More Canadian Colleges & Universities Join Microsoft To Bolster Cloud Skills
Microsoft Canada has announced the addition of eight post-secondary institutions to the Canada Skills Program, bringing the total to 20 schools in six provinces across Canada. Launched last fall, the program allows students to acquire in-demand cloud, data and AI skills and Microsoft certifications alongside their institutions’ credentials, enhancing their employability as they enter the […]
86% of Canadian Tech Workers Prefer Working From Home At Least Once A Week
Intuit Canada has launched their 2021 Tech Talent Report, capturing findings from more than 500 English and French speaking Canadians working in the tech industry. The report shines a light on the attitudes and perceptions of tech workers, particularly in the areas of, work-from-home culture, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and contribution to the betterment of […]
Canada Leapfrogs United States As A Work Destination
The US has lost its status as the place foreigners would most like to work, with Canada now regarded as the top destination, according to a new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study shows that the pandemic has had a major impact on people’s attitudes toward work abroad, reducing their interest generally and inclining them […]
How You Can Receive $5,000 Or More To Hire Young Tech Talent
If you’re looking to hire full-time interns or co-op students, you may be eligible to receive between $5,000 – $7,000 in wage subsidies from the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). SWPP gives employers the opportunity to access funding to hire students and provide quality experiential learning opportunities. How much do you receive? […]
Tax Tips: How to Navigate Tax Season as a Remote Employee
The age of remote work makes it easier than ever to earn income in foreign countries without ever leaving Canada. But how do you report that income on your taxes? And how do you avoid getting taxed twice? Here’s everything you need to know about earning and reporting foreign income as a remote worker in […]
Traction on Demand and MOSAIC Host Upskilling Program for Newcomers to Canada
Unemployment hit record highs in 2020, but tech continues to boom with 165,300 jobs added to the Canadian economy, a pace more than three times the national average. While BC’s unemployment rate rose in January, the need for scientific and technical workers increased with an additional 10,000+ jobs becoming available. The skyrocketing demand for tech […]
RBC Future Launch Commits $4.5 Million To Support Young Black Tech Talent In Canada
The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) and RBC Future Launch have announced a new partnership to create the largest pipeline of young, early-career (29-years-old and under) Black tech talent in Canadian history. “BPTN is proud to partner with RBC Future Launch to transform Canadian tech and business. With this partnership, BPTN will scale our services to […]