Digital Adoption in Canada: Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities for Growth

Canada’s digital economy is a critical indicator of the nation’s overall productivity, innovation, and global competitiveness. Despite Canada’s significant contributions to global AI research and its high levels of higher-education research and development spending, the country faces enduring challenges related to productivity and innovation. To improve Canada’s overall productivity and innovation indicators, steps must be taken to address barriers to technology adoption. Join the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) for an engaging discussion about ICTC’s latest Digital Economy Pulse on Digital Adoption in Canada, where we will explore how organizations across the country are embracing digital transformation and building new capabilities. This webinar will highlight trends in technology adoption, Canada’s strong foundation in research and talent, and the ways businesses are leveraging digital tools to improve efficiency and competitiveness. We will also explore how key sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, agri-food, healthcare, clean technology, and natural resources, are evolving through digital innovation. What to expect: In this critical webinar, ICTC will unpack their latest research on the state of digital adoption in Canada and provide actionable recommendations. Attendees will hear directly from ICTC's Economist and Research Analyst, Chris Lindstrom on Canada’s labour market and the opportunities and challenges for Canadian businesses related to undergoing digital adoption. The session will also investigate how digital adoption is advancing across industries, from advanced manufacturing to healthcare to clean tech. Participants will gain insights into: Where Canada stands on digital adoption compared to global peers Key barriers to technology uptake The roles of talent, investment, and policy Opportunities to strengthen productivity and competitiveness Who Should Attend: This webinar is designed for: Industry leaders Employers Small and medium business owners who are interested in adopting digital technologies Policymakers and government stakeholders Workforce development and training organizations Economic development professionals and ecosystem partners About ICTC: The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy. For over 30 years, and with a team of 100 experts, we have delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity building solutions for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation and that Canada's workforce remains competitive on a global scale. Acknowledgements: ICTC acknowledges that we are living on Turtle Island, the land colonized as North America. This land is shared by thousands of First Nations tribes who have been here for time immemorial. ICTC would also like to acknowledge the Metis and Inuit as well, and ask that we move forward together acknowledging the truths of the past and repairing those relationships in order to walk side by side into the future.