Indigenous Peoples
Research
Linking Skills to Employment in Inuit Nunangat
The economic opportunities currently available in Inuit Nunangat are not balanced. Economic opportunities in the region can benefit from Inuit skillsets, strengths, and knowledge.
Research
New Working Arrangements
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rapid rise in the number of Canadians who are teleworking. While for many the transition has been positive, and a significant number of workers and employers indicate an interest to continue teleworking arrangements post-pandemic, there are inequalities in access and ability to telework. It is urgent that society responds in ways that will chart a path forward as the pandemic continues to unfold.
Research
Digital Infrastructure for the Post-Pandemic World
This report examines the key components of Canada's essential digital infrastructure system, highlights worrying inequalities that exist within this system, and offers recommendations on how to quickly reduce some of the most glaring obstacles that prevent many of those who would benefit the most from accessing training, education and employment opportunities digitally from doing so.
Project
Yukon skills research and engagement
This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.
Project
Minimizing gaps in Indigenous early learning
This project aims to find solutions to the shortage of trained Indigenous early learning and child care workers for Micmac communities.
Project
Empowering young moms in Northern Manitoba
Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.
Project
Digital marketing for small business
Small business owners will enhance their digital marketing capabilities to address these vital skill gaps and build resilience.
Project
Tools and resources for gaming and digital media entrepreneurs
Founders of interactive digital media or game studio businesses who are racialized, BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ benefit from a toolkit and program that makes entrepreneurship in this sector accessible to more Canadians.
Research
Rising Skills: A Toolbox Talk on Social and Emotional Skills in the Construction Trades
This report looks at the social and emotional skills that construction tradespeople will need to participate in an industry that is becoming increasingly multi-generational and diverse.