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Research
Skills for Productivity, Prosperity and Well-Being in Canada: A Canadian PIAAC Research Agenda
Canada is in the midst of a productivity and growth challenge. Part of the issue is skills. New PIAAC data released at the end of 2024 provides Canada with an opportunity to improve understanding of relationships among skills, productivity, prosperity and well-being, and to use that knowledge to design better policies and programs.
Blog
Towards a Canadian PIAAC Research Agenda
Developed through a careful examination of what PIAAC data have to offer, what past research reveals and leaves unclear about adult skills, and what stakeholders in the skills community believe is important, the Research Agenda offers a plan to seize the opportunity presented by the second cycle of PIAAC to improve Canada’s skills landscape.
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Mind the Gap: How changes in PIAAC data collection limit what we can learn about skills, and what we can do to fix the gap in the future
The second cycle of PIAAC data has limitations that analysts and others will need to navigate as they ask and try to answer key questions about adult Canadians’ skills. What are those limitations and how might they affect the kinds of questions we can ask and the answers we uncover?
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Upskill and Certify Indigenous Child and Youth Practitioners
The Upskill and Certify Indigenous Child and Youth Practitioners project aimed to address the barriers that Indigenous child and youth workers face in accessing postsecondary opportunities to build skills and advance their careers.
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Emissions Reduction and Demand for Skilled Trades
Canada’s push to meet its climate targets will reshape both the construction sector and the broader demand for skilled trades. If policies outlined in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) continue to take effect, demand for skilled trades in construction and supporting sectors (e.g., rail) will shift dramatically, driven by new sustainability standards, infrastructure priorities, and green technology advancements.
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Youth Unemployment—Here’s What We Can Do About It
Youth unemployment recently reached a nine-year record high. In May, one in five returning students aged 15 to 24 were unemployed.
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Employment Impacts of Canada’s Emission Reduction Plan
This research examines the effect of the federal government’s Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) on Canada’s labour market.
In the Media
‘Competence penalty’: Study reveals hidden barrier to AI adoption
Content from: HRReporter.com
August 13, 2025 by Sarah Dobson
Is there a “competence penalty” happening in your workplace?
A recent study suggests as much, revealing that the fear of being perceived as less competent is quietly discouraging many employees from using AI tools.
August 13, 2025
30 minutes
Podcast
Season 5 | Episode 4
Pathways to Self-Employment for Neurodivergent Canadians
In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan explores how self-employment and entrepreneurship can serve as powerful pathways for neurodivergent Canadians to...
Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Jennifer Fane, Wanda Deschamps, Brad Loiselle