Old gigs, new gigs: Are courts and legislators reinterpreting an age-old debate for the new world of work?

Given that Toronto is the second largest financial centre in North America, employing over 800,000 people2, it is critical for companies in the financial services (FS) sector in Toronto to ensure they have the right people and skills to succeed in the future. To do this, financial institutions (FIs) need to understand the key trends shaping the financial services sector, how trends are changing the nature of work, and the impact any changes will have on the demand for specific skill sets. This report seeks to build a better understanding across each of these areas in an effort to provide business leaders with insights and practical recommendations to move their organizations forward, while also giving people looking to enter the sector a view into areas of opportunity and the critical skills they need to thrive.