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Ottawa, November 25, 2021—The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is proud to have penned a memorandum of understanding with the CIO Strategy Council to collaborate on the...

EDGE UP, under the leadership of Calgary Economic Development, is a multi-stakeholder program launched in Calgary in 2019 to test new approaches to skills development for technology jobs. Following a...

This article summarizes findings from a full-length study. Read the full report here. All figures in this article are sourced from the full study. Study Scope This first-of-its kind study examines...

On September 8, 2021, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) hosted the fourth in a series of engagement events focused on capturing what smart cities mean for communities across...

What are soft skills and why does the language we use to describe them matter? An HR specialist gave a presentation to a class of engineering students about job readiness. As she started to describe...

Ottawa, November 29, 2021— Stronger participation of international newcomers in Alberta’s digital economy could be realized through better mechanisms for assessing international credentials, skills...

Once upon a time, there was an apple. It was born from a beautiful blossom in May on an apple tree. Since the day it was born, the apple was dreaming of becoming big and sweet, and one day, it hoped...

Ottawa, November 3, 2021— Canada’s agri-food sector is well positioned for sustained growth, but it will need to build a 21st century talent pipeline that emphasizes digital and business skills. This...

Recently, the federal government has committed to improving Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) program , in part because the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for modernizing the EI system...

Are you prepared for tomorrow’s dynamic digital economy? Discover what’s on the horizon with curated thought leadership on business ideas, markets, policy, and best practices. ICTC Horizon is the...

Last January, I was surprised to walk into my downtown-Ottawa grocery store in the depths of winter and find perfectly ripe, locally grown tomatoes for sale. I had started trying to buy more locally...

ICTC Overviews summarize findings from full-length studies. To read the original report, visit it here . Study Scope This report examines the most in-demand occupations across the digital economy and...

Content moderation is topical. Whether it’s vaccines or election integrity, disinformation is thriving; and harassment a defining feature of the online world. The Government of Canada published a...

This article summarizes findings from a full-length study. Read the full report here . All figures are contained in full study. Study Scope This report investigates the changing patterns...

Ottawa, October 7, 2021—The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and the Digital Identity Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) have penned a memorandum of understanding to...

October 5, 2021— British Columbia is a globally recognized hub for creative technology, providing over 10,000 jobs across animation, visual effects, and video games. A report released today by DigiBC...

Calgary, October 5, 2021—Alberta employers can now draw upon an innovative HR Toolkit to help them hire, engage, and retain digital employees. The Alberta-based program, Talent Acquisition for the...

BC employers can qualify for 100% wage subsidy through WIL Digital and Innovate BC! The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is proud to announce that it is partnering with the...

The ocean is the foundation of life on our planet. What’s more, the sustainable ocean-based economy, also known as the “blue economy,” is expected to provide an annual economic value of approximately...

Ottawa, September 28, 2021—Capitalizing on Canada’s strengths in AI calls for a clear and coordinated industrial AI strategy that builds on the existing Pan-Canadian AI Strategy but further...