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been really forward-thinking in terms of preparation

and readiness, getting students familiar with

technology and the variety of tech roles that are
out there. This kind of program also helps the

companies in preparing for the technology skills
they can rehire when many of these students have

graduated.”

FOCUSING ON SMALL AND

MEDIUM TECH COMPANIES

TECHNATION has a strong focus on driving With its mission front of mind, TECHNATION

this technology adoption for small and medium quickly launched an online portal to help bridge
enterprises (SMEs), which make up the bulk of our the gap between rapidly evolving government and

gross domestic product in Canada. Throughout business technology needs and tech start-ups and

the pandemic, small and medium tech companies SMEs with solutions to offer. Described as a “one-
have faced significant challenges with business stop shop”, ‘CANADA’S DIGITAL MARKETPLACE

slowdowns and reduced workforces. powered by TECHNATION’ allows Canadian

Interview with Kevin Peesker, President of Microsoft Canada, on how to make Canadian tech more competitive.

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