Stacking Up: A snapshot of Canada’s developer talent

Executive Summary

Over the past several decades, rapid technological advancement has transformed everything from how we move and interact to what we do for work. Technology has improved living standards, created and transformed jobs across the economy, and given rise to entirely new industries. Against this backdrop, Canada’s tech sector has developed into an economic powerhouse, contributing to prosperity and employment across the country and across sectors.

Last year, BII+E released The State of Canada’s Tech Sector, 2016, which for the first time defined and examined the impact of Canada’s tech sector. We found that this dynamic sector spanned well beyond digital technology companies, encompassing everything from aerospace to life sciences. In 2015, the tech sector contributed $117 billion or 7.1 percent of Canada’s total economic output, employed 864,000 Canadians, and was by far the largest private sector investor in research and development (R&D).