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
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Science News
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.
Nvidia unveils DGX Station for Windows AI workstations
Windows users can now run trillion-parameter AI models locally as NVIDIA targets enterprise developers with a deskside workstation and new security controls.
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash for agentic tasks
The model is now the default in Gemini and Search, with Google aiming to speed up multi-step coding and workplace automation tasks.
Dataiku launches Cobuild on Snowflake for AI workflows
Enterprises can now turn plain-language prompts into governed AI workflows inside Snowflake, as Dataiku targets compliance-minded users.
Integrated Quantum launches Kaggle test of VEIL anonymity
The public test could bolster or undermine claims that VEIL can anonymise sensitive AI data without letting outsiders recover the original records.
Granicus launches destinations cloud for tourism bodies
The new platform aims to help tourism bodies prove community impact and justify investment as pressure grows to balance visitors with residents.
Snowflake ecosystem startups draw USD $113 billion
Investors are concentrating on AI data and governance startups, with funding in the Snowflake partner ecosystem now skewed towards fewer, larger rounds.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
Business users could get governed AI support inside analytics workflows as SAS adds copilots, agents and open-standard connectors to Viya.
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
Codex and ChatGPT users get a model that OpenAI says performs better on coding, research and office work while using fewer tokens.
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
The suite is already running with customers in several markets, as Tredence and Google Cloud target enterprise AI projects stuck in pilot mode.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Enterprises could cut the time needed to bring GPU systems into use, as the integration automates deployment of AI workloads and orchestration.