Research + White Papers
Navigating Net-Zero: Faculty Perspectives on Greening Post-Secondary Curricula
To successfully transition to a net-zero economy, Canada will require workers with the skills and knowledge needed to fill green jobs, but sectors connected to the green economy face skills gaps and talent shortages around the globe.
Greening Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Women Entrepreneurs and the Path to Net Zero
The transition to net zero requires action in businesses across sectors and at every stage of the value chain.
Planning for Sustainable Jobs 101
These reports provide insight into skills needs for workers in Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicles and battery manufacturing sectors, and what steps can be taken by government, industry, and educational institutions to support workers in this transition.
Newcomer Pathways to Employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine Special Issue
We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.
Diversity in Leadership at S&P/TSX Companies
This report assesses the state of diversity in leadership roles in corporate Canada, focusing on TSX firms and representation of equity-deserving groups (women, Black individuals and racialized individuals) from 2015 to 2022. The study encompasses 783 firms on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), including 235 on the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
Skills Needs for Mass Timber Production and Adoption in British Columbia
These reports provide insight into skills needs for workers in Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicles and battery manufacturing sectors, and what steps can be taken by government, industry, and educational institutions to support workers in this transition.
Skills Needs for Workers in the Growing Plant-Based Protein Industry in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
These reports provide insight into skills needs for workers in Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicles and battery manufacturing sectors, and what steps can be taken by government, industry, and educational institutions to support workers in this transition.
Tutoring in the Age of COVID-19: A Case Study of the Study Buddy Program
The program resulted in families feeling more comfortable and confident with online learning and school work. Students and tutors alike developed problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal and technology skills, all of which play a role in academic success.
Assessing the Impact of Hybrid Work Models on Work Quality
This project sought to understand the factors that influence the degree of quality of work experienced by workers in Nova Scotia in traditional, hybrid and virtual work setups, and how employers in the province can enhance the work experience.
