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Growth of Canadian technology and AI talent markets

Overview

Canada is establishing itself as a significant North American market for technology talent. A report by CBRE indicates that six Canadian cities—Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo Region, Montréal, Ottawa, and Calgary—rank among the top 15 tech talent markets in North America. The Canadian tech workforce grew by 7.6% in 2025, adding 91,300 jobs, which outpaced growth in the United States.

Toronto has emerged as a primary driver of this growth, ranking third in North America behind only the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. The city is increasingly recognized as a global hub for artificial intelligence, supported by academic institutions like the University of Toronto and the Vector Institute. This AI ecosystem has attracted major technology firms such as Google, Nvidia, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as significant investment from non-tech sectors, including a nearly $300 million investment from Sanofi into a Toronto-based AI Center of Excellence.

Entities

Toronto · CBRE · University of Toronto · Vancouver · Montreal

Timeline

8 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Toronto emerges as a major global artificial intelligence hub
Toronto has become a top global artificial intelligence hub, ranking third in tech talent behind San Francisco and Seattle, fueled by research from the University of Toronto and the Vector Institute.
24 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Six Canadian cities rank among North America’s top 15 tech talent markets
Six Canadian cities, led by Toronto, now rank among North America’s top 15 tech talent markets as Canada’s tech workforce grows faster than that of the United States.

Sources

abc17news.com · jajce-online.com · kesq.com · keyt.com · krajiski.ba · krdo.com