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Ottawa, May 7, 2024— Health technology innovation could ease the burden on Alberta’s health care system by improving patient access and the quality and continuity of care, but a shortage of workers...

Ottawa, April 22, 2024— ICTC’s latest report, Fast-Charging Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Workforce , highlights the immense opportunity for Ontario workers in the rapidly developing electric vehicle...

By Erik Henningsmoen and Mairead Matthews The federal budget is published in the spring each year and outlines the government's main spending priorities. This year’s federal budget focuses on Canada’s...

In a world where digital interactions dominate our daily lives, navigating through a multitude of applications and platforms can often feel like an overwhelming task. Whether you're a job seeker...

By Erik Henningsmoen, Research and Policy Analyst The Bank of Canada released a report in November 2023 on its public consultations toward the possible development of a digital Canadian dollar. As a...

Ottawa, April 3, 2024— Five months of fierce school year cybersecurity competitions involving more than 19,000 middle and high school students worldwide has culminated with ICTCs announcement today of...

Ottawa, March 21, 2024— To address the growing demand for cybersecurity talent in Canada, ICTC has collaborated with Microsoft and a select group of post-secondary institutions to pilot a new...

Ottawa, March 18, 2024— A new report by ICTC explores the lived experiences of equity-deserving groups in the Canadian labour market following the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...

Ottawa, March 7, 2024— Micro-credential programs could become more relevant, timely, and effective in meeting current and future Canadian digital economy workforce needs, provided they align with best...

Canada has some of the most highly skilled workers in the world. So, how do digital tech companies still lack skilled workers? And how are some entrepreneurs with compelling ideas and capabilities not...

Ottawa, February 26, 2024— The Information and Technology Council (ICTC), Canada’s not-for-profit centre of expertise for the digital economy, announced today the launch of “ Changing the Narrative –...

Ottawa, Ont., February 20, 2024 – Today, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is announcing the launch of the program Beyond the Cloud: Powering Next-Generation Canadian...

Ottawa, January 30, 2024— Information and communications technology (ICT) designers, developers, and adopters need to work together to deploy sustainable ICT strategies while raising awareness about...

Ottawa, January 10, 2024— Indigenous-led e-learning continues to bring pedagogical advances to learners across the continent despite the need for improvements in enabling technologies like affordable...

As we start the new year, I would like to reflect on the remarkable journey we’ve embarked upon together over the past year while also exploring new prospects in 2024. It is with great pleasure and...

This policy brief highlights what the fall economic update means for Canada’s digital economy. The fall economic update is tabled by the Minister of Finance in the fall of each year. It updates Canada...

Ottawa, November 14, 2023— Roundtable discussions conclude that action is needed to prioritize sustainability in the development, use, and disposal of digital technologies in Canada and along the...

Background: The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting oneself and one’s organization from digital attacks. This can include network, system, and program security...

For employers in Anglophone Canada serving French-speaking clients and customers (common in Ontario), bilingual staff can be essential. For job seekers, French skills can bring significant benefits...

This article was originally published as an Op-Ed in the Hill Times. Canada’s global reputation for an exceptional quality of life is widely recognized, yet its productivity and competitiveness on the...