Across Canada
Blog
New Brunswick Mi’kmaq community comes together to improve early childhood education
Through participatory engagement, parents, Elders, and community leaders joined forces to overcome quality of work concerns and define a new vision for childcare in their community.
In the Media
Micro-Credentials Offer Faster, Easier Way To Upskill
With rapid changes in the energy industry, companies and workers must constantly learn and adapt. The sector requires workers to continually develop and expand their skills, but many feel they don’t have the time or capacity
Research
Opportunity for all: Improving workplace experiences and career outcomes for Canadians with disabilities
In this research, we analyze the findings of 30 interviews of Canadian working professionals with disabilities who have expertise in accessible employment. What key barriers...
Blog
The Power of Networks in Fostering Newcomer Resilience and Boosting the Local Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic had profound societal impacts, including on employment and professional networking opportunities. Career events and face-to-face business interactions came to a halt. In-person...
In the Media
Back-to-office plans fall flat amid arbitrary rules, lack of communication
Rosa Saba , The Canadian Press | September 4, 2023
Project
Technology impacts on quality of work in Canada
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a rapid increase in the adoption of digital technologies, leading to significant disruptions across work and society.
Project
Pathways and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for internationally trained and non-traditional applied health professionals
This project sought a better understanding of how PLAR is used, or can be used, to effectively accelerate learners through programs in the applied health sciences.
Blog
Recovery of Canada’s Labour Market After the COVID-19 Pandemic
By the end of 2022 job postings were up across the country, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The Canadian labour market in 2022 carried over (PDF file) similar themes...
Research
Digital technologies and the impact on quality of work in Canada
This paper explores the ways digital technologies affects quality of work, skills needs and developments, and associated policy implications.