Tech Sector

• Google laying off 12,000 workers as tech sector job cuts expand

  Google is laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

  Tech

  Jan 20
  
• More layoffs ahead for Canadian tech sector, Elevate conference speakers warn

  Speakers at Toronto's Elevate tech conference this week are warning there will likely be more layoffs to come for Canadian technology companies.

  Tech

  Sep 21, 2022
  
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• Fanshawe College to ‘Ignite’ new tech program for women

  IgniteHER offers various forms of training, mental health support, expert advice and potential employment opportunities all centred with tech sector organizations.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2022
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• Hootsuite cutting 30% of staff in latest round of tech layoffs

  Canadian social media company Hootsuite is joining other tech giants in laying off almost a third of its staff, though the company's CEO did not answer where the cuts would be.

  Tech

  Aug 9, 2022
• ‘The time is now’: How Nova Scotia’s tech industry is booming

  With the demand for technology and digital solutions showing no sign of slowing, Nova Scotia is home to more than 25,000 tech employees working in the $2.5-billion digital sector.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2022
• Tech support company chooses Hamilton as base of Canadian operations

  Verificient Technologies, which specializes in identity verification, made the announcement at a tech conference in Toronto this week.

  Economy

  Jun 23, 2022
• Tech companies ask Quebec premier to pause French requirement for immigrants

  They fear the language requirement for immigrants could impede the province's ability to compete for tech talent and worsen existing developer and engineer shortages.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• Canada’s tech industry braces for possible downturn amid high inflation

  Members of Canada's tech sector say that anxiety is being felt across the industry as rising interest rates and 30-year inflation highs weigh on businesses.

  Tech

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Alberta venture capital investment poised to break record again

  In Canada's largest oil and gas producing province, investors who have been made wealthy by the energy sector are starting to open their pockets to a budding local tech industry.

  Economy

  Feb 9, 2022
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• Alberta announces plans to fast-track visas for foreigners hired into province’s tech industry

  The Alberta government is getting behind tech companies trying to recruit international talent to the growing sector that is struggling to fill positions.

  Economy

  Jan 13, 2022