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Opinion: Canada needs a blueprint for a green skills revolution
Feb. 22, 2022 — The Globe and Mail. Written by John Stackhouse and Pedro Barata
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FSC establishes $20 million partnership with CPMT to support workforce development in Quebec
Toronto, February 18, 2022 – Skills development in Quebec received a large injection of support to help Quebecers face a changing labour market and prepare...
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Displaced oil and gas workers are joining Alberta's tech sector in droves
Feb. 15, 2022 — The Logic. Written by Jesse Snyder
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Demand for Personal Support Workers
Feb. 4, 2022 — Diversity Institute
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Advancing opportunities for Black Canadians is central to economic recovery and prosperity
Toronto Star — Jan. 31, 2022. Contributed by Nadine Spencer, Mohamed Elmi, and Pedro Barata.
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The future of work is now: All must have the opportunity to participate
iPolitics — Jan 28, 2022. Written by Michael Burt and Pedro Barata.
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Young adults have been hit hard by the pandemic. The recovery must not leave them behind
First Policy Response — Jan. 25, 2022. Written by Pedro Barata, Wendy Cukier, and Andrew Parkin.
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The future of work is now: All must have the opportunity to participate
Canada achieved an important milestone in September, with employment returning to its pre-pandemic peak. However, with the arrival of the Omicron variant, we anticipate a longer runway to recovery, which continues to be uneven, with many groups not fully participating. Addressing these inequities will require a multi-faceted approach so that everyone can share in the
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Young adults have been hit hard by the pandemic. The recovery must not leave them behind
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Canadians of all ages, but not everyone was affected the same way. Older Canadians likely felt the greatest isolation during prolonged lockdowns. Middle-aged Canadians were juggling remote work with online learning for their children. Younger adults had their transition from education to the workplace interrupted, making it harder for them to launch their new careers.