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British Columbia Turns to India For Tech Talent

IT professionals are the most sought-after individuals in British Columbia today, particularly after a Microsoft-led consortium began setting up a digital technology supercluster in the province.
By Narayan Ammachchi May 30, 2018
Canadian Government Approves Digital Technology Cluster in British Columbia

The Supercluster will use big data and digital technologies to unlock new potential in important sectors, including healthcare, forestry, and manufacturing.
By Narayan Ammachchi February 19, 2018
Amazon to Create 1,000 Jobs in British Columbia

Amazon will lease a new 4,500 square-meter building in Vancouver. This will be the company’s second corporate office in the Canadian city.
By Narayan Ammachchi November 8, 2017
Faces in the Crowd – Henry Han

Henry Han is the Executive Director of International Markets with the Ministry of International Trade, and holds 15 years of experience with the Canadian Government.
By Matt Kendall June 22, 2017
Canada’s Okanagan Launches Innovation Center to Incubate Tech Industry

Several major tech players of Canada have already signed leases in the center, according to the government of British Columbia.
By Narayan Ammachchi April 14, 2017
British Columbia Exempts Skilled Foreign Workers from Property Tax

The exemption only applies to foreign nationals residing in the Vancouver area and carrying work permits obtained through the Provincial Nominee Program.
By Narayan Ammachchi March 23, 2017
Canada Funding Innovative Companies to Boost R&D

The aim of the latest disbursement is to help the companies move their new and innovative technologies from the later stages of research and development to the marketplace.
By Narayan Ammachchi March 17, 2017
Amazon Cleverly Taps Global Labor Market For Vancouver Expansion

Amazon is shrewdly capitalizing on Canada’s more open immigration laws and importing engineers from other markets.
By Tim Wilson August 18, 2016
British Columbia: The Cornerstone of Canada’s Digital Economy

How often do you think of the province of British Columbia, Canada, as a destination …
By Narayan Ammachchi April 9, 2013

IT professionals are the most sought-after individuals in British Columbia today, particularly after a Microsoft-led consortium began setting up a digital technology supercluster in the province.

The Supercluster will use big data and digital technologies to unlock new potential in important sectors, including healthcare, forestry, and manufacturing.

Amazon will lease a new 4,500 square-meter building in Vancouver. This will be the company’s second corporate office in the Canadian city.

Henry Han is the Executive Director of International Markets with the Ministry of International Trade, and holds 15 years of experience with the Canadian Government.

Several major tech players of Canada have already signed leases in the center, according to the government of British Columbia.

The exemption only applies to foreign nationals residing in the Vancouver area and carrying work permits obtained through the Provincial Nominee Program.

The aim of the latest disbursement is to help the companies move their new and innovative technologies from the later stages of research and development to the marketplace.

Amazon is shrewdly capitalizing on Canada’s more open immigration laws and importing engineers from other markets.

How often do you think of the province of British Columbia, Canada, as a destination …