The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Science.
What to know about Data Science
Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and technology to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. This rapidly evolving discipline plays a pivotal role in helping organisations across industries unlock the value hidden in data, driving innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Our collection of stories on Data Science covers a wide range of topics, including advances in AI and machine learning platforms, data management solutions, cybersecurity powered by data analytics, and the growing importance of skills development and education in this area. Readers will find insights into how businesses are leveraging data science to personalise customer experiences, mitigate risks, optimise processes, and explore new market opportunities.
Whether you're interested in the latest technology partnerships, emerging AI tools, talent trends, or case studies of data-driven transformation, exploring these stories will deepen your understanding of how data science is shaping the future of technology and business.
Canadian Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Fortinet opens CAD $30m cybersecurity hub in Calgary
Customers in Alberta will get closer access to security services as the Canadian site adds cloud infrastructure, training and testing capacity.
AI prompts Canadians to rethink careers, survey finds
AI is pushing many Canadians to change course, with 54% rethinking their studies or careers and most worried about CUSMA talks.
Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work
The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.
RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029
The bank plans to add 440 net new roles in British Columbia by 2029 as it widens its artificial intelligence and banking operations.
Alberta backs Amii health AI lab with CAD $10 million
The province wants faster diagnoses and lighter admin burdens as the new lab pushes locally built AI into frontline care.
University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
Expert Columns
Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
The silent AI killer: How data debt is sinking your machine learning dreams
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Science News
Mphasis buys Theory & Practise to boost AI decision layer
The deal gives Mphasis a decision-intelligence platform aimed at helping clients improve pricing, forecasting and supply-chain choices with AI.
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers
Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
Snowflake Head of Canada Eng calls Intelligence AI 'game changer'
Snowflake launches Intelligence AI platform, enabling over 12,000 firms to access enterprise data with natural language, boosting decision-making and insights.
Seneca Polytechnic launches AI program, first master's degree
Seneca Polytechnic launches a two-year Master of Artificial Intelligence programme blending advanced theory with real-world industry experience and internships.
AI prescribed: Algorithms are changing Canadian healthcare
AI-driven solutions are revolutionising healthcare in Canada, enhancing pharmacare, treatment, and patient data across the country.
Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project
Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.
Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.
SAP adds TabPFN-3.5 Plus to AI Core for business data
Customers could get faster forecasts and risk scores from messy business tables as SAP brings Prior Labs' model into AI Core.
Google adds six AI analytics functions to BigQuery
The update lets analysts probe metric swings, causal effects and trends inside BigQuery without exporting data to other tools.
Cognitiv opens Vancouver hub in first office abroad
It will support faster data handling and help the ad tech group manage privacy rules as its customer base and product range expand.
Google brings TabFM predictions to BigQuery in preview
Analysts could now run churn and fraud forecasts in SQL, as the new preview tool reduces the need for separate machine learning pipelines.
Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.
Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops
Mac users tackling AI and graphics-heavy work will get more local muscle, as Apple's latest desktop silicon pushes memory and compute higher.
Revolut launches AI research unit for banking models
The fintech is using its 80 million customers' data to sharpen fraud checks and lending decisions as banks race to build their own AI tools.
Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI
Toronto clients will gain faster access to AI skills and local delivery support as Tech Mahindra expands its Canadian footprint.
Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos
Developers can now use Google Cloud's examples to build and govern Gemini-powered agents for approvals, compliance and data workflows.
Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks
Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.