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The software industry <\/a>is a major contributor to the Canadian economy. According to the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC<\/em>), the industry employed over 288,000 workers in 2019<\/strong>, with a contribution of $40.5 billion<\/strong> to the Canadian GDP. The industry is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, with increasing demand for digital transformation and emerging technologies. <\/p>\n

We can find the biggest Canadian software companies, start-ups and tech talent in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Montreal. Toronto is known for its thriving tech ecosystem and is home to many software companies and start-ups, while Vancouver has a growing technology sector and a focus on video game development. Ottawa is home to many government technology projects and Montreal has a strong focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning.<\/p>\n

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Because of this big presence in Canada, the software sector requires a lot of skilled labour. The workforce is recognized for being highly skilled and educated, with a strong pool of tech talent<\/strong>. The country has a high level of post-secondary education, which has contributed to the growth of the software industry. Canada also attracts lots of talents from around the world.<\/p>\n

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Innovation in software industry<\/h2>\n
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Digitalization and new technologies play an important role in many sectors, and software represent an opportunity for many companies to remain agile and competitive. The software industry is strongly focused on innovation and R&D<\/a><\/strong> and the government provides support through funding and various innovation programs, including the SR&ED Tax Program<\/a> <\/strong>and numerous multimedia tax credits<\/a><\/strong>, to allow companies in this field to develop their innovative projects. Because of these various government programs and initiatives that support investment for these companies, Canada represents an attractive location.<\/p>\n

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Some notable innovations in the software industry include:<\/h3>\n