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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2025

July 15, 2025

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in June, up from the prior month by 83,100 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part-time. The unemployment rate declined slightly in June to 6.9%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+10,100), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 73,100 jobs. Labour force: 22,613,700 (+61,000) Employment: 21,061,200 (+83,100) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Empowering Innovators: Access Advanced AI Computing with New Federal Funding

July 8, 2025

Empowering Innovators: Access Advanced AI Computing with New Federal Funding At Digital Nova Scotia, we’re committed to supporting our province’s tech companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs as they build the future of innovation. One of the biggest barriers for AI development today is access to the advanced computing power needed to train and deploy cutting-edge, responsible AI. That’s why we’re excited to share that the Government of Canada has launched the [...]

Categories: Tech Industry

Innovative Solutions Canada launched a new funding challenge!

July 3, 2025

Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence Challenge sponsor: National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Closing date: August 14, 2025, 14:00 Eastern Time The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered solutions utilizing large language models (LLMs) and big data analytics to enhance open-source intelligence (OSINT) due diligence. The goal is to proactively identify and analyze publicly available information, supporting decision-making to mitigate risks to research [...]

Categories: Government, Tech Industry

Testing Stream now open for AI prototypes

July 3, 2025

Call for AI-Driven Prototypes Closing date: July 22, 2025, 14:00 Eastern Time The Government of Canada is seeking pre-commercial, AI-enabled prototypes for real-world testing. These innovations should support a range of government priorities in the following two areas: Robotic Process Automation and Automated Decision Making The rapid development of artificial intelligence and RPA presents new opportunities to transform public service operations. We are interested in testing adaptable technologies that can: Automate [...]

Categories: Government, Tech Industry

Propel Welcomes Twelve Innovative Startups to Latest Traction & Growth Cohort

June 18, 2025

Propel, Atlantic Canada’s virtual accelerator for tech-enabled companies, is thrilled to announce the newest cohort joining its Traction & Growth Program. This diverse group of innovators represents a broad range of industries, from AI and health tech to retail, education, and clean technology, each bringing forward unique solutions poised to make meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. “This cohort demonstrates the strength and creativity of Atlantic Canada’s startup ecosystem,” [...]

Categories: Member News, Tech Industry

Skills for Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – May 2025

June 12, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Cybersecurity & Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Tenille Doucet – Cybersecurity Stream With more than 25 years in the education sector, Tenille Doucet has built a career rooted in helping others [...]

Categories: Projects & Programs, Students, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2025

June 11, 2025

Canada Employment rose during the month by 8,800 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 7.0%, reaching its highest point since August 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-13,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 21,800 jobs. Labour force: 22,552,700 (+35,300) Employment: 20,978,100 (+8,800) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in May, up from the prior [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

DIANA’s Launches 2026 Challenges

June 11, 2025

DIANA’s Challenges for 2026 have launched, calling all innovators who are on a mission to develop ground-breaking dual-use technology within this year’s 10 challenge areas. About DIANA DIANA is the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, an organisation established by NATO to find and accelerate dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. DIANA provides companies with the resources, networks and guidance to develop deep technologies to solve critical defence and [...]

Categories: News, Tech Industry

May 2025: Tariff Update

May 30, 2025

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a landmark ruling invalidating tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court found that the President’s use of IEEPA to impose “Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariffs” and “Trafficking Tariffs” exceeded statutory authority and violated constitutional principles separating legislative and executive powers. The CIT’s permanent injunction applies to all IEEPA-based tariffs imposed [...]

Categories: Export & Trade

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2025

May 16, 2025

Canada The country experienced growth in employment in April, amounting to 7,400 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.9%, reaching its highest point since September 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-33,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 40,300 jobs. Labour force: 22,517,400 (+46,700) Employment: 20,969,300 (+7,400) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in April, down from [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

2025 Atlantic Canada AI Summit Lookback

May 7, 2025

Attending the 2025 Atlantic Canada AI Summit at Saint Mary’s University was an energizing experience. The event brought together academics, researchers, industry leaders, and students from across Atlantic Canada to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its implications for our region. The event was packed with compelling discussions and thought-provoking presentations that made a lasting impression, and it was GREAT to see so many Digital Nova Scotia [...]

Categories: Tech Industry

Media Release: League Data nears homestretch in first of its kind core-banking transformation of Atlantic Canadian credit union system

May 1, 2025

Key partnerships central to helping credit unions modernize operation and unlock new growth with future-ready banking solutions Halifax, NS: League Data, the centralized CIO and technology partner of Atlantic credit unions for over 50 years, has successfully completed 33 conversions to the Mambu cloud native core banking platform. With only four conversions remaining, League Data and its partners are close to completing what is typically a multi-year transformation for one [...]

Categories: Member News, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Skills For Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – Data Analytics

April 11, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Suman Bajwa Suman Bajwa is a lifelong learner with a powerful combination of credentials in both cybersecurity and data analytics. After completing [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Students

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP)

April 3, 2025

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) offers Atlantic Canadian companies expert guidance to manage tariffs, optimize supply chains and stay compliant with trade regulations. The program is being delivered by the Nova Scotia Association of CBDCs and funded in part through ATIGA. What’s included: Up to 12 hours of Consulting (maximum contribution of $1,750) to assist with addressing challenges related to tariffs Expert consultants: Customs Brokers, Trade Consultants and [...]

Categories: Government, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Invest Nova Scotia Now Recruiting for Trade Mission to Web Summit Vancouver 2025

March 26, 2025

Invest Nova Scotia is now accepting applications from Nova Scotia-based companies for an upcoming education trade mission to Web Summit Vancouver, scheduled for May 27-30, 2025. This mission offers an opportunity for local start-ups to participate in one of the world’s largest tech conferences, providing valuable networking opportunities, investor access, and educational programming. Benefits of Participating Web Summit Vancouver attracts thousands of industry leaders, investors, and innovators from around the [...]

Categories: Events, Member News, News, Tech Industry

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