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Canada’s productivity and prosperity depend in part on how effectively the country uses the skills of its workforce. To strengthen this foundation, the Future Skills Centre (FSC), funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, announced the selection of 10 research projects to tap into the potential of the OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) dataset. 

Canada’s healthcare system is under growing strain, with long wait times, staffing shortages, and burnout continuing to impact workers and patients across the country. But during a recent Future Skills Centre webinar, healthcare leaders shared a more hopeful message: there are practical, innovative solutions already making a difference.

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is fueling the next growth phase of 10 skills training initiatives that have demonstrated high-potential to scale and a clear proof of concept across five provinces.

On March 13, 2026, the Future Skills Centre brought together experts for a national webinar exploring practical ways to help mid-career workers navigate a rapidly changing labour market.

As Canada faces critical labour shortages in key industries, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) is announcing a $5.5 million investment to build a strong, resilient workforce that can drive Canada’s productivity and long-term economic prosperity. Through the Replicate initiative, funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, FSC is widening access to proven training solutions to help more Canadians, particularly youth and those facing barriers to employment, find stable jobs and navigate a changing economy. 

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is inviting Canadian researchers and research organizations to apply for funding through a new open call for proposals that will tap into the potential of the OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) dataset.

On October 15, we hosted “A Future Built on Skills: Securing Canada’s Prosperity,” bringing together some of Canada’s most influential voices in skills, training, and workforce development, from government and business to education, labour and community. It was a one-day hybrid forum designed to spark conversations about how workers in Canada can thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is thrilled to release our 2025 Impact Report: Building a Resilient Workforce, showcasing our six years of impact as a leader preparing Canada for the future of work. 

Big things are happening at the Future Skills Centre (FSC), and it all starts with our people. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed new colleagues and celebrated some familiar faces stepping into exciting new roles. These changes reflect more than just growth, they speak to the momentum building within FSC as we continue to push forward on our mission to shape a future-focused skills ecosystem across Canada.