Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurs are vital to Canada’s economy and community well-being. Yet, many continue to face systemic barriers that limit access to skills training, funding, and infrastructure.

We’re excited to share that Noel Baldwin, Executive Director at the FSC, will be presenting at the CQRHT’s 30th anniversary Sommet & Gala, taking place on November 10, 2025, at the Marriott Château Champlain in Montréal. 

We’re pleased to share that Noel Baldwin, Executive Director at the FSC, will be speaking on a panel at the 2025 Decent Work Forum, hosted by UFCW Canada on November 5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport.

We’re excited to share that Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation & Knowledge Mobilization at the FSC, will be speaking at Workforce Recharged: Conference + Expo on November 3–4, 2025, at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, ON.

On October 27, 2025, the School of Public Policy and the Institute for Research on Public Policy will co-host a half-day conference at McGill University’s Faculty Club in Montréal. The program will bring together leaders from policy, business, and academia to examine Canada’s productivity challenges, focusing on skills, labour markets, immigration, and innovation.

Linkages: The Time Is Now arrives at a pivotal moment for Northern Manitoba. As the region stands at a crossroads, collaboration is essential to forge new pathways, redefine shared goals, and unlock meaningful opportunities for all Manitobans.

Blue Door is hosting an invite-only celebration of its Construct program, recognizing the collaboration, innovation, and community partnerships that have driven its success, helping more than 600 individuals secure meaningful employment. 

 Under the high patronage of the Minister Delegate for Education and Vocational Training, and co-hosted by Reconnaître and #Leplusimportant, the National Committee of Digital Badge Stakeholders (CNABN) is gathering to review initiatives related to digital badges. The goal: to share successes, identify challenges, and propose concrete ways to scale up these tools in order to support a knowledge economy and a true culture of recognition.

The Big Thinking Summit: Future Ready Graduate Education in Canada will alternate between plenaries and deliberative breakout sessions, designed to foster alignment on education, policy, and practice.