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The Future of Work and Skills Trainingexternal link icon

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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Displaced oil and gas workers are joining Alberta's tech sector in drovesexternal link icon

Feb. 15, 2022 — The Logic. Written by Jesse Snyder
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Demand for Personal Support Workersexternal link icon

Feb. 4, 2022 — Diversity Institute
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The future of work is now: All must have the opportunity to participateexternal link icon

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 behindexternal link icon

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.
A man walks with a face mask on in Toronto, March 11, 2021.
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Nearly 40 per cent of Canadians went to their workplace sick during the COVID-19 pandemic, poll suggestsexternal link icon

Dec. 29, 2021 — by Michelle Carbert, The Globe and Mail
Liberal MP Vance Badawey, left, and Independent Senator Rosa Galvez, right
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‘There’s no more time’: green light needed for swift movement on blue economy, says Sen. Galvezexternal link icon

Dec. 28, 2021 — by Alice Chen, The Hill Times
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Nearly 40 per cent of Canadians went to their workplace sick during the COVID-19 pandemic, poll suggestsexternal link icon

Almost 40 per cent of Canadians went to work sick at least once during the pandemic, according to a new poll that examines workplace culture and the importance of paid sick days.
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‘There’s no more time’: green light needed for swift movement on blue economy, says Sen. Galvezexternal link icon

There's 'huge potential' for the country to take advantage of the economy driven by ocean resources, says Independent Senator Rosa Galvez, but this comes with 'a lot of responsibility' for the government.