Canada’s existing AI strategies have provided the groundwork to create a full industrial strategy to commercialize AI across the country, according to a new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC).
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Flexibility will be key to the future of work, ICTC report finds
The future of work will be flexible, but what that means will differ greatly between precarious gig workers and better-paid employees who work remotely by choice, a new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has found.
The Short Report – Oct. 21, 2020: Perimeter Institute accelerates quantum matter research, Fanshawe develops tool to assess COVID-19 treatments, and more
The Canadian Space Agency signed the Artemis Accords, solidifying partnerships in space exploration and Statistics Canada has a new classification tool to improve research statistics and development contributions.
Canada’s AI skills gap includes business leaders, data scientists and educators: report
Canada is a global research hub for artificial intelligence but needs a lot more professionals with AI skills to move move AI from research labs to mainstream businesses, two new reports say.
Alberta’s innovation community urges UCP government to act on expert panel’s report
More than 550 members of Alberta’s innovation system call on the UCP government to act on an expert panel report to help the province’s struggling tech sector.
Businesses, innovators aim to make Canada a global leader in Internet of Things
Ottawa is a growing international centre for companies providing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and related software. Alberta wants to become the next major tech centre focused on IoT. Here’s how Canadian businesses and innovators are ramping up efforts to make Canada a world leader in IoT technologies and services.
George Brown College Launches Canada’s First Blockchain Certification Program
Toronto’s George Brown College has launched its first comprehensive certificate program in blockchain technology. Addressing the shortage of blockchain developers in a rapidly growing market, the Blockchain Development Program, will make George Brown College the first Canadian school to provide a full-time blockchain-focused certification course, joining an exclusive academic circle which also includes MIT and…
Digital talent strategy targets skills shortage
A new strategy is recommending steps to ensure Canada can meet the digital sector’s need for 36,000 more skilled workers by 2020. Released by the Information and Communications Technology Council, Digital Talent: Road to 2020 and Beyond says the jobs surge will be driven the adoption of by smart and connected technologies by all industrial…
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