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Ottawa, October 4, 2023— Alberta’s rural employers are committed to innovation, growth, and digital transformation to compete with urban employers in attracting and retaining workers as digital...

Ottawa, September 28, 2023 — The Information and Communications Technology Council, a national centre of expertise for strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy, announced today...

As the digital world continues to evolve and more opportunities arise, our mission to guide industry leaders, policymakers, academic institutions, and Canadians at large has never been more crucial...

Ottawa, September 19, 2023— The federal government’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides strong direct and indirect economic benefits, outstripping the Canadian taxpayer investment in the...

In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, it is crucial for children to learn how to safely navigate the internet, especially as cybercrime becomes increasingly prevalent. Unfortunately, children...

Canada’s federal government networks are bombarded by an average of 6.3 billion malicious actions each day, totalling 2.3 trillion cyberattacks last year, according to the latest Communications...

From Energy to Digital: Assel’s Story Assel I. had worked in the oil and gas industry for years when she decided to explore a new career path in the digital field. Surprisingly, she found that much of...

Case Study and Impacts: EDGE UP 2.0 (Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project) Context: Funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre, this initiative helped displaced oil...

By Allison Clark , Heather McGeer “It’s not rocket science,” said Jason Michaud, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stardust, a Canadian aerospace technology company. Stardust is a unique startup...

As labour market conditions tighten, Canadian businesses—particularly Canada’s tech employers—are struggling to fill unprecedented job vacancies. In response, the federal government launched a first...

Following the worst of the COVID-19 lockdowns and layoffs in Canada, the pandemic’s labour market impacts disproportionately fell upon particular communities , including Indigenous, Black, and...

The last time we each learned something new was probably outside of a classroom: looking up the ideal watering frequency for balcony tomatoes, listening to a podcast, or talking to a knowledgeable...

“Can anyone tell me what the four main ingredients in soil are?” asks Kayla, our workshop director, sitting on a bucket of compost. She’s speaking to a mix of long-time community gardeners and new-to...

Calgary, July 25, 2023 — A study released today identifies that many skilled, mid-career individuals across industries are poised for the opportunity to find employment in tech roles in Calgary with...

Calgary recently hosted the 2023 Global Energy Show from June 13-15th. The annual event brought together over 30,000 attendees and over 600 companies for a three three-day exhibition and conference to...

Joelle Foster, CEO of North Forge. SkipTheDishes actually got its start in Saskatoon, but it’s considered a Winnipeg success story. This is because a more favourable tech ecosystem attracted the...

Ottawa, July 6, 2023— ICTC, in partnership with the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade and Digital Alberta, is pleased to announce two new research projects: an exploration of Alberta’s...

Calgary played host to the inaugural Game Con Canada . The three-day event, running from June 23 to 25, 2023, attracted thousands of attendees from the Calgary-area, throughout Canada, and globally...

By Erik Henningsmoen , Justin Ratcliffe The Bank of Canada recently solicited public feedback on a future digital Canadian dollar. The short survey sought Canadians’ perspectives on digital currencies...

Case Study & Impacts: Youth Dividend Program Context: Funded by the Government of Canada’s Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) program, this initiative helps youth obtain ICT/digital careers, while...