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Widespread labour shortages; Canada's aging population and what it means for health care
Michelle Eliot, CBC Listen — May 3, 2022
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Future Skills Centre responds to federal budget 2022
Federal budget lays down new crucial investments for recovery, continues to build on skills investments as central to inclusive economic roadmap April 8, 2022 –...
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The labour shortage isn't over — and employers are having to lower their hiring expectations
Nojoud Al Mallees, CBC News — Apr 6, 2022
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The Future of Work and Skills Training
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted labour markets and education, and now, as it enters its third year, we are seeing the acceleration of a workplace evolution that started long before the pandemic began.
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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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Making up time: Careers and education of young adults disrupted by pandemic, survey reveals
TORONTO, November 25, 2021 - The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to young people in Canada, disproportionately affecting their careers and educational paths, and especially those who are Indigenous, Black or have disabilities, according to a new survey from the Environics Institute.
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Majority of Canadians not accessing career services despite unprecedented job market shakeup, reveals new report
OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2021 – Today the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) released new research which finds that few Canadian adults are taking advantage of career services at a time when COVID-19 has dramatically impacted Canada’s job market.
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Small businesses get injection of support to tackle skills gaps and labour shortages
November 8, 2021 – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in four regions of Canada will get a much needed boost backed by 50 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Many have faced acute labour market disruption due to the pandemic and need critical access to resources and tools to bolster skill development and talent retention to support future growth.
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Nation-wide training program focuses on changing the course of Black-owned business and economics
Toronto, October 21, 2021 ‒ A training program providing skills, networking and mentorship for over 400 Black entrepreneurs across Canada was launched today by the...