Forestry, mining and associated goods and services are traditional economic drivers in the province, but capital city Fredericton is emerging as the hub to over 70% of the New Brunswick’s knowledge-based industries. The city is recognized for its …
Once the epicentre of North America’s cod fishery, service industries today account for the largest share of Newfoundland and Labrador’s GDP--especially financial services, health care and public administration. Other economic activity includes mining, …
Over 300 companies operate in Nova Scotia's oceans sector. Industries making up this sector include fisheries and aquaculture, ocean technology products and services, shipbuilding, and marine transportation. The Halifax region is home to seven …
Canada's most populous province boasts three of the top six Canadian locations for tech-based investment identified by ICTC's recent study on foreign direct investment attraction from the EU. Toronto is the country’s largest technology hub and home to one …
The traditional backbone of the island economy is farming (producing 25% of Canada's potatoes), but increasingly PEI’s economic diversification is opening opportunities in aerospace, bioscience, IT, and renewable energy. Charlottetown itself is home to …
ICTC's GO Talent program connects ICT professionals with Canadian employers before they arrive in Canada as Permanent Residents. Global Onboarding of Talent (GO Talent) is ICTC’s virtual bilingual pre-arrival program, funded by Immigration, Refugees …
Home to over 500 tech companies across the province, Calgary and Edmonton make up the majority of employment in the sector. Calgary boasts a vibrant startup scene—it became the first city in Canada to develop a multi-system testing area for autonomous …
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy. ICTC strives to stay ahead of the curve as …
Prepare Students for Careers in a Digital World The Focus on Information Technology (FIT) program helps educators prepare secondary school students across Canada for careers in the digital economy. Developed by ICTC in partnership with educators and …
The Equitable Leadership Assessment Tool evaluates organizations' leadership structures for promoting and supporting women in leadership roles. Based on assessment results, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) determines your …