Across Canada
Research
Skilled Trades and Entrepreneurship: The Need for Business Competencies
This report set out to explore two questions: 1) To what extent should entrepreneurship be recognized as a critical dimension of the skilled trades, and 2) which competencies are most essential for entrepreneurs in the skilled trades to succeed?
Research
Greenification of SMEs
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.
Blog
Belief, Inclusion, and Building a Future on Skills
Inclusion must be intentional. Too many hiring and funding systems are still built to exclude underserved communities, people who are rich in potential but shut out by design.
Blog
Bridging the Divide: Skills, AI, and Inclusion for Canada’s Future
AI literacy now needs to be as fundamental as reading and writing. Every worker, in healthcare, trades, education, or tech, needs to understand how to use AI safely and effectively.
Event
On the Road to Net Zero: Global Lessons from Place-based Skills Development
Join experts and authors of the Learning from Place-Based Approaches on the Road to Net Zero report for a focused discussion on how place-based strategies from around the world are helping communities prepare for change, create new opportunities, and strengthen local resilience.
Project
Upskilling Program for Jobs in Digital Health and Data Analytics
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN in Toronto, Canada, conducted a comprehensive evaluation of its “Upskilling Program for Jobs in Digital Health and Data Analytics”, aimed at bridging the skills gap in healthcare professionals' proficiency with advanced digital and data-driven technologies.
Research
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think
There has been limited data about how Canadian workers themselves feel about increased EDI workplace scrutiny and backlash. Our research reveals that despite some vocal opposition, the data shows that most Canadians view EDI measures in the workplace positively, with strong support among equity-deserving groups, younger workers and those with positive job experiences.
Event
Building Economic Resilience: Skills Development in Indigenous and Northern Communities
Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurs are vital to Canada’s economy and community well-being. Yet, many continue to face systemic barriers that limit access to skills training, funding, and infrastructure.
Project
Upskilling/Reskilling Canada's Healthcare Workers
This project incorporated employers' insights into diabetes foot care qualifications, tailored educational pathways to meet clinician needs, and offered culturally sensitive training for Indigenous populations.