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Coffee Briefing Jun. 27 – Accenture, Microsoft expand partnership on generative AI; TELUS supports refugees with low cost internet; Digital Museums Canada invites museums, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for funding Refugees

Coffee Briefing Jun. 27 – Accenture, Microsoft expand partnership on generative AI; TELUS supports refugees with low cost internet; Digital Museums Canada invites museums, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for funding

Coffee Briefings are timely deliveries of the latest ITWC headlines, interviews, and podcasts. Today’s Coffee Briefing is delivered by IT World Canada’s editorial team! Missed last week’s Coffee Briefing? We’ve got you covered. Accenture and Microsoft deepen partnership to accelerate generative AI adoption Last week, Accenture and Microsoft announced an expanded…
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June 28, 2023
Canada launches its Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023 Refugees

Canada launches its Tech Talent Strategy at Collision 2023

Today at Collision 2023, Sean Fraser, the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, launched Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. According to a release, the “strategy includes new measures and improvements on existing measures to help businesses in Canada thrive in a competitive landscape. These include: The creation of an open…
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June 28, 2023
BREAKING: Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders Refugees

BREAKING: Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are referring to as Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.  Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen…
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June 27, 2023
Hundreds of student beds lost in Cork City as accommodation reserved for Ukrainian refugees Refugees

Hundreds of student beds lost in Cork City as accommodation reserved for Ukrainian refugees

Two Government departments have clashed over the housing of Ukrainian refugees as it emerges a student village in Cork City is to be closed to students for the upcoming academic term.  The privately owned Cork Student Village has been contracted by the Department of Integration to provide accommodation for beneficiaries…
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June 27, 2023
In celebration of Refugee Week 2023, SocialBox.Biz, an IT innovator, has donated laptops to refugees. Refugees

In celebration of Refugee Week 2023, SocialBox.Biz, an IT innovator, has donated laptops to refugees.

The laptops were donated to help refugees keep in touch with their families, access educational resources, and find employment. SocialBox.Biz is committed to helping refugees charities and refugees integrate into society and reach their full potential. SocialBox.Biz is calling on CEOs and CIOs to donate laptops to SocialBox.Biz local initiatives.…
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June 26, 2023
Express Entry: What you need to know about healthcare occupations for category-based draws Refugees

Express Entry: What you need to know about healthcare occupations for category-based draws

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Find out if you are eligible for category-based draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to focus on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience…
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June 24, 2023