A recent survey of senior leaders finds Canadian organizations are seeing “measurable returns” from the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Data from Deloitte Canada shows that 90% of leaders report positive productivity impacts over the past 12 months from AI, with a similar number reporting that their employees view the tech’s impact positively. Indeed, as […]
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Workforce Initiative from Amii Targets AI Upskilling for Energy Sector in Canada
One of Canada’s three National Institutes for artificial intelligence technologies recently unveiled a new track for its upskilling program. The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute introduced a “Technical Track” as an expansion of its recent “AI Pathways: Energizing Canada’s Low-Carbon Workforce” initiative. Designed for software and computer science professionals, the Technical Track focuses on deep implementation […]
Thomson Reuters Invests Big Money to Remain at Forefront of AI Upskilling
In some ways, AI is still a niche. Of 38,000 specialties listed in LinkedIn’s taxonomy of skillsets, just over 100 are considered AI skills. Yet the truth is that AI is everywhere already and its presence is only growing. Thomson Reuters recently announced salient updates to its multi-year global strategy in generative artificial intelligence. The […]
Investment of $9M Aims to Upskill 1,800 Canadians for Roles in Life Sciences
The federal government is launching a new alliance targeting workforce upskilling in Canada’s life sciences and biomanufacturing sectors. Canada unveiled $8.7 million to launch the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences, dubbed CASTL, under the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. The life sciences and biomanufacturing sector “drives innovation, improves health outcomes, strengthens supply […]
New Program Upskills Canadian Talent to Become AI-Empowered Solopreneurs
Is “solopreneurship” the future of skilled tech talent in Canada? Venture for Canada is launching Solopreneurship, a six-week hybrid program designed to help Canadians build an independent income stream around a single skill, service, or offer—no team or external investment required. Many Canadian professionals are dismayed by a tepid yet turbulent job market. And most […]
Google Expands Upskilling Program with Launch of ‘AI Professional’ Course
As artificial intelligence evolves, “so must our efforts to support the workforce,” says Sabrina Geremia. Geremia, who serves Google Canada as Country Managing Director, reflected in a recent blog post that “the conversation has fundamentally shifted” from people asking about AI technology to people asking about how to use it. To unlock Canada’s economic potential, […]
IWIL Ignite Launches in Canada to Upskill Talent for an AI-First Economy
IWIL Ignite announced this week that it is expanding into the Canadian market. IWIL is a global digital literacy and AI incubation organization “committed to bridging the gap between today’s skills and tomorrow’s opportunities.” The organization operates the Centre for Global Digital Literacy and AI Incubation, which aims to combine “AI upskilling and consultancy services […]
FutureFit Secures Investment for AI-Powered Workforce Upskilling Tech
FutureFit AI this week announced an investment from Achieve Partners, a US-based supporter of innovative education-based technologies. Toronto’s FutureFit is a developer of workforce development technology powered by artificial intelligence. The company is on a mission to help people upgrade career paths faster and cheaper at scale, according to chief executive officer Hamoon Ekhtiari. “As […]
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. […]