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Industry Veterans Reflect on Microsystems Progress
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Executive Forum on Microsystems, ITAC and its conference partners assembled a five-person panel to reflect on two decades of microelectronics growth and speculate on what may lay ahead. The panel included industry leaders, …
CIO of the Year to be Revealed at Ingenious Awards
It’s all over but the waiting now. At least for the 19 CIO’s nominated by their colleagues for the inaugural ITAC CanadianCIO of the Year Awards. For our judges, there is plenty of work to do before November 12, when the winner …
New e-labelling rules unzip opportunities for ICT manufacturers
Electronics manufacturers who have struggled to provide labelling on increasingly tiny consumer goods won’t need to see their customers squinting any more. Karna Gupta, President and CEO of the Information Technology Association of Canada, welcomed new e-labelling regulations announced by …
ITAC Eyes ITA Negotiations Deal
Energized by the successful conclusion of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations, the Information and Technology Association of Canada is expanding its trade lobbying efforts focused on Asia. Karna Gupta, ITAC’s President and CEO, announced this …
Atkinson Takes Competitive Message to Hill
Karen Atkinson, a tax partner at Ernst & Young, and a member of the ITAC Board of Directors, will represent our association when she appears before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Oct. 7. She will be part …
Google Funds Coding Camps for Kids
Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt announced the company will spend $1.5 million to support the educational charity, Actua. The grant will help launch a program called Codemakers, with a goal of teaching 100,000 Canadian kids about coding software and working …
eBay Calls for Trade Changes
A new report by online retailer eBay is calling for the federal government to remove barriers to the free flow of goods across the country’s borders. The Commerce 3.0 – Canada report suggests the Canadian government can help drive export …
Looking for Opportunities in India? ITAC Can Help
ITAC will lead a mission of 10 Canadian ICT companies to India from January 18-21, 2015. This mission is specifically designed for ICT companies in telecom (including applications), cybersecurity and e-health. Canadian companies on this mission will meet large Indian-based …
ITAC IT Challenge Golf Tournament raises $5,000 Student Scholarship
A Ryerson University student will breathe a little easier next semester thanks to the efforts of more than 120 golfers taking part in the 21st annual ITAC IT Golf Tournament September 17 at Eagles Nest Golf Club. A deserving Information …
BEPS – Quo ‘Vat’is?
Base erosion and profit shifting is a hot topic in economic policy circles. Our resident expert on retail tax matters (and unrepentant punster) Audrey Diamant, PWC Partner, Tax Services, prepared a concise analysis of how countries are a adapting their …