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Tech talent-sourcing network VanHack secures $3 million for global expansion

While bootstrapped, VanHack said it grew to over 400,000 members. VanHack, a Vancouver-based tech talent sourcing network, has secured a $3-million investment from…

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Six months after petition launch, federal minister calls market benefits plan “essential” to Global Talent Stream visa
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Six months after petition launch, federal minister calls market benefits plan “essential” to Global Talent Stream visa

Employees at VanHack, Hopper, Dapper Labs, others signed a petition that calls the plan “cumbersome.” As Canadian tech stakeholders continue to petition for the…

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Properly secures $36 million CAD, pulls back on geographic expansion plans as Canadian housing market cools
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Canadian tech layoffs continue as tough year comes to a close

Properly, TealBook, D2L, League among latest firms to cut staff amid economic downturn. At least another 10 Canadian tech firms have recently laid off…

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The Global Talent Stream needs streamlining

A four to six months wait is not a fast track anywhere. It’s a weird time to talk about foreign talent acquisition given the…

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