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All of our activities, projects, and research are made possible through partnerships. We are committed to working closely with our partners and widely sharing the results to further promote collaboration.
Our engagement strategy is based on our Community of Practice and Knowledge Mobilization strategy. We are building a pan-Canadian network of partners and stakeholders to encourage collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We will also ensure that our work is accessible to all Canadians and that knowledge is available in the right form, at the right place, at the right time.
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Future Skills Centre scaling up 10 high-impact skills initiatives to build a resilient economy by design
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.
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At a career crossroads: Supporting Canada’s mid-career workforce through change
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.
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Future Skills Centre replicating skills training programs that work across Canada
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.
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Canada isn’t fully using immigrant talent — new report shows where the gaps are
A new national report is putting a spotlight on a persistent issue in Canada’s labour market: many immigrants are not able to fully use their education and skills after they arrive.
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Youth facing ‘perfect storm’ in job hunt this summer, economists say
Young people looking to get their foot in the labour market’s door this summer are feeling the crunch of a sluggish economy, fierce competition and fewer opportunities – a challenging situation for recent graduates and students in search of seasonal work.
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The missing work of co-ordination in Canada’s skills ecosystem
Canada’s workforce shortages won’t be solved by training alone. Better co-ordination, stronger intermediaries and long-term thinking are needed.
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Changes to LMIA focus on youth hiring, job postings
In addition to longer minimum advertising period, employers must demonstrate recruitment efforts encouraging youth to apply for jobs
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Expert highlights high importance of microcredentials amid AI boom
HR professionals hoping to help boost productivity at their organisations may want to turn their workers’ attention to microcredentials.
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The women most at risk from AI aren’t in the rooms designing it
Canada has positioned itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence. We have the talent, the research infrastructure, and the institutional ambition. What we don’t yet have is a plan to ensure that the AI economy works for everyone building it.
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‘A Workforce Change Is Happening’: Experts Urge Policy Support as Skilled Job Demand Grows
At the 2026 Sustainable Workforce Summit held in Vancouver this week, advocates and industry experts discussed the state of Canada’s work force and where it risks falling behind.
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Future Skills Centre scaling up 10 high-impact skills initiatives to build a resilient economy by design
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.