Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees

Our research draws on first-hand experiences to better understand specific labour-related challenges facing SMEs.

Calgary’s economy is poised for significant growth in key sectors like energy transition, technology and health care. However, a critical misalignment threatens this progress: a major disconnect exists between the in-demand occupations, as identified by employers, and the local talent pool’s skills and perceptions.

This report examines the role of wraparound supports in digital skills training programs, specifically for women, newcomers and refugees, and Black youth.

This report examines global and Canadian infrastructure trends, highlights innovative practices (e.g., digitalization, green construction, modular methods, regulatory reforms) and analyzes the implications for the workforce and skills required in the coming years.

This report references both Canadian and international examples of best practices to show how IEHPs can be supported in Canada’s health-care workforce.

This report provides an investigation of existing competency frameworks for green skills in order to identify a framework suited to SMEs. We found current frameworks typically focus on new workforce training and large-enterprise models, and lack consideration of Canadian-specific regulations, smaller organization structures and accessible technical skills.

This research finds that while there is a correlation between immigration and housing price increases, immigration is not necessarily the primary cause.