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April 30, 2026 32 minutes
Podcast
Season 6 | Episode 1

A Future Built on Skills

In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, we tee up the new season by diving into Canada’s hinge moment for talent, productivity, and resilience…

Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Noel Baldwin, J.P. Giroux, Wendy Cukier

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Blog

The ‘missing work’ of coordination in Canada’s skills ecosystem

  • April 13, 2026
  • By Dr. Tricia Williams, Laura McDonough
Canada is intent on building things: more roads, pipelines, homes, and large infrastructure projects. To do so, we require coordinated investments from government and private capital in critical drivers such as technology and infrastructure.
Event

Skills Solutions for Canada’s Healthcare Workforce

  • May 12, 2026
  • Future Skills Centre
  • Virtual
Canada’s healthcare workforce is under pressure, millions lack timely access to care, nursing and allied health vacancies are rising, and PSWs face ongoing challenges in training and retention.

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A Future of Work That Works For All

The economy is evolving rapidly, and we need a skilled workforce — and training systems — that can adapt to whatever comes next. That’s why we focus on the priorities that Canada’s prosperity depends on: pathways to jobs, technology and automation, SME adaptability, an inclusive economy, and sustainable jobs.

We invest in new ideas that we evaluate and learn from, convene effective partnerships and collaborations, and generate critical insights into what works and what doesn’t when it comes to future-proofing the Canadian labour market.

3350+

project partners across every province, territory and sector

71%

of projects support underserved groups

105,500+

people received hands-on training or new job opportunities

1.14 million+

people have accessed resources that support their labour market pathway

Latest Reports & Insights

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Project

EDI Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think

  • April 2026
  • Environics Institute, Diversity Institute
This project set out to examine how Canadian workers view EDI in their workplaces during a period of heightened public scrutiny. While debates on EDI had grown louder in the media and political arenas, there was little systematic evidence of how employees themselves perceived these initiatives.
2 Related Reports
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Research

Pathways to Opportunity: Addressing Barriers to Labour Force Participation in a Changing World of Work

  • April 2026
  • Blueprint ADE
Pathways to Opportunity is an evidence-informed pilot that supports social assistance clients facing complex barriers to employment. This report describes the service model, its rationale, objectives, and key elements.
1 Related Reports
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Research

Mapping Youth Pathways from Education to Employment: What We Know and How to Strengthen Supports Across Canada

  • April 2026
  • Blueprint ADE
This brief is part of a broader effort to strengthen Canada’s understanding of how best to support youth in their journey from school to work.
1 Related Reports
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Research

Supporting Inclusive Work-Integrated Learning as an Employer

  • April 2026
  • Signal49 Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada)
Work-integrated learning and placements are critical bridges to employment. Employers who offer inclusive placements can access a wider talent pool, improve retention and performance, and foster innovation through diverse perspectives.
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Research

Preparing for the Workforce as a Neurodivergent Student

  • April 2026
  • Signal49 Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada)
As a neurodivergent student, you bring unique strengths, perspectives, and skills to your studies and future career.
1 Related Reports
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Research

Gearing Up for Global Exports: Identifying Skills and Promising Practices to Support Indigenous Exportersexternal link icon

  • March 2026
  • Signal49 Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada)
Indigenous small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada continue to be under‑represented in global trade due to long‑standing barriers that limit their access to global markets, financing, and export‑related support.
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