Workday has announced plans to invest approximately $740 million in Canada over the next five years, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s digital economy. The investment aligns with the Canadian government’s “Canada Strong” agenda, which prioritizes responsible AI and domestic technology capabilities. Workday will focus on expanding local technology talent, strengthening customer support, and deepening engagement with Canadian organizations across the public and private sectors.
Canada is already one of Workday’s largest markets, supporting over 500 customers across industries such as financial services, higher education, retail, and energy. Carl Eschenbach, CEO of Workday, said, “As we continue to redefine ERP for the AI era, this $1 billion investment over the next five years will help shape Canada’s digital future while supporting organizations to rethink how work gets done with AI-powered, human-centric systems.”
A significant portion of the investment will go toward hiring and developing Canadian talent in AI development, engineering, product innovation, and customer operations, enhancing in-country expertise aligned with local regulatory and linguistic needs. In addition, the company will participate in Canada’s “With Glowing Hearts” reservist registry, offering workplace flexibility and protected leave for Canadian Armed Forces reservists. Edward Charter, Canada country leader at Workday, said, “Supporting reservists reflects our respect for the Canadians who serve and our belief that the skills they bring strengthen our teams, our culture, and our communities.”