Home
About
Membership
Events
Programs
News
Job Portal
Resources
Contact

Tech Industry

News Tech Industry Page 2

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2025

September 9, 2025

Canada Employment declined during the month by 65,500 jobs. The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 7.1%, reaching its highest point since July 2021. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+1,700), while the service sector saw job reductions of 67,200. Labour force: 22,549,500 (-31,200) Employment: 20,954,900 (-65,500) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in August, down from the previous [...]

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

Apply for the Launch Export 2025-26 Cohort Today!

September 2, 2025

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator: Helping Your Atlantic Canadian Business Get Export Ready The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is an export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small businesses in Atlantic Canada with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth in the region. This program will help you find the answers you need and support you as you learn along the way. Program Benefits With the support of the [...]

Categories: News, Tech Industry

The State of Tech in Newfoundland and Labrador: Report Release & Sector Insights

September 2, 2025

Newfoundland and Labrador’s technology sector is a growing driver of the provincial economy, contributing $1.8 billion in 2023 and employing nearly 10,000 people. Commissioned by techNL and produced by The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, this report provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the province’s tech sector — including its economic impact, workforce trends, diversity, and emerging issues. Download the full report to explore the data and insights shaping the future [...]

Categories: Member News, Members, Tech Industry

gamescom 2025 excites the community worldwide and sets new standards

August 28, 2025

This summer, we partnered with the Trade Commissioner Service Canada to support the presence of an Atlantic Canadian delegation of gaming studios at gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Checkout the gallery below! gamescom is the world’s leading event for the gaming community and industry. gamescom 2025 was bigger and more diverse than ever before. It achieved new records for exhibitors, internationality and exhibition space. 357,000 visitors from 128 countries came [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Events, Export & Trade, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2025

August 14, 2025

Canada The number of people employed declined in July by 40,800 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.9%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in July (-29,000), while the service sector saw job reductions of 11,900. Labour force: 22,580,700 (-33,000) Employment: 21,020,400 (-40,800) Atlantic Canada More people were working in July, with the addition of 4,700 [...]

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

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

Prev 1 2 3 4 … 31 Next

201-1875 Upper Water St. Halifax. B3J 1S9

Copyright © 2026 Digital Nova Scotia, All Rights Reserved.

Web Design Halifax - Red Ear Media

Privacy Policy
Terms of Use