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Project

Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform

Led by the City of Kingston, in collaboration with the Diversity Institute and with support from the Future Skills Centre, the Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform was established to provide municipalities with a centralized space to strengthen local capacity to advance EDIR initiatives.
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Research

Piloting Accessibility Diversity Assessment Tool: Supporting Employees with Disabilities in SMEs

This report highlights the latest evidence on the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities in the workplace, as well as examples of tools and best practices to help SMEs integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), accessibility, and disability inclusion into their organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
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Research

AI in Action for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

This bulletin identifies real-world cases of SMEs across sectors and functions that are already implementing AI tools and achieving measurable results. From agriculture and manufacturing to retail and services, there is evidence that some firms are improving efficiency, increasing productivity, enhancing service quality, and reducing costs.
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Research

The Skills Map: Canada's Skills Development Ecosystemexternal link icon

The Skills Map brings together data on thousands of organizations to create a comprehensive view of skills training and employment services across the country.
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Research

Mapping Food Sustainability in Canada

We mapped the current ecosystem of food sustainability initiatives and sought to collect and compile the current coverage of food sustainability programs in Canada. We analyzed what training programs offer, if any, as well as the targeted interventions for Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups.
Research

Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canadaexternal link icon

In this analysis we draw on Statistics Canada data to make this hidden yet essential workforce more visible. We highlight where Indigenous community health workers are located, describe the job settings in which they work, and profile their educational backgrounds.
Research

Indigenous Peoples in the Workplace: AI, Employment and Training

This report aims to address the knowledge gap by answering the following research question: How do Indigenous People's experiences in the workplace differ from the general population? 
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Research

Competitiveness of Critical Mining in the North

This research project examined how Canada can advance critical mineral development while respecting Indigenous rights, values, and self-determination. Using expert interviews and a case study with the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, the study identified key enablers and barriers to equitable participation for Indigenous nations.