In the Media

In this episode of The Finance Cafe Podcast, host Shannon Pestun welcomes Laura McDonough, Associate Director of Insights & Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre. Laura leads national research and knowledge-sharing efforts that help shape evidence-informed policy and practice across Canada’s skills ecosystem. With a background in research and evaluation at United Way Greater Toronto and a deep commitment to making data accessible and actionable, Laura brings a unique lens that bridges research, lived experience, and real-world workforce development.

Content from: Radio Canada / CBC November 11, 2025 FSC Executive Director, Noel Baldwin quoted on Radio Canada article Last summer, tens of thousands lined up and sent dozens of copies of their resumes to potential employers. Will the Canadian government be able to uphold the ideals of young, unemployed Canadians with its new budget?

Content from: cbc.ca October 11, 2025 FSC Executive Director, Noel Baldwin participates in The House podcast. The Carney government is charging ahead with AI development in an effort to supercharge the Canadian economy and make Canada a global powerhouse — but experts warn that if handled poorly, the technology could be disastrous. Host Catherine Cullen takes a deep dive this week on The House and visits an inventor in Montreal leveraging AI to make a big leap in health care.

Content from: ctvnews.ca and The Canadian Press October 30, 2025 A majority of Canadian workers say they view equity, diversity and inclusion favourably, according to a new report, even in the face of some backlash.

Content from: ctvnews.ca October 20, 2025 Noel Baldwin of the Future Skills Centre joins CTV Your Morning Vancouver to address Canada's youth unemployment rate.