Across Canada
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Harnessing the digital economy for women of colour in Canadian undergraduate STEM programs
A large percentage of people from diverse groups recruited into STEM undergraduate programs do not complete a STEM degree. This project conducted a systematic literature review exploring current research about retention efforts for women of colour in post-secondary STEM programs.
Research
Newcomer pathways to employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine special issue
We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.
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NARE: National Accessibility Resources for Employers
COVID-19 created an uncertain landscape that required new knowledge and tools for employers to enable them to support employment of people living with disabilities.
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Teaching vulnerable SMEs the innovation skills to develop sustainable, long-term remote work strategies
In recent years, young people have faced difficulties in the labour market. Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people.
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Artificial intelligence and the future of work: What do we know so far?
The increased deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in work and society offers tremendous opportunities in terms of innovation and productivity but has also raised concerns about its potential negative, and wide-ranging effects.
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Diversity in leadership at S&P/TSX companies
This report assesses the state of diversity in leadership roles in corporate Canada, focusing on TSX firms and representation of equity-deserving groups (women, Black individuals and racialized individuals) from 2015 to 2022. The study encompasses 783 firms on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), including 235 on the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
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Career pathways of immigrants: Looking for meaning amid starting again
Skilled migrants often face barriers in the Canadian labour market, leading them to pursue other jobs in different sectors – alternative careers, often characterized by occupational downgrading.
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Can Experiential Learning Go Virtual? Lessons Learned From Canadian Nursing Education During the Pandemic
Experiential learning (EL)—or learning by doing—is an essential component of many postsecondary education (PSE) programs. This type of training lets people develop hands-on skills and...
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Transforming skills and talent acquisition in Canadian cybersecurity
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportChan, G.,...