Across Canada
Research
Can social and emotional skills be taught?
In this research, we explore the challenges of teaching and learning social and emotional skills in the classroom. Based on interviews with 40 college instructors and...
In the Media
Taking Stock - The labour market is tight but many jobs may disappear, how can young people prepare?
BNN Bloomberg | July 7, 2023
Blog
Could engaging mature adults in skills training be the key to addressing Canada’s labour shortage?
Canada is facing an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers. According to data from Statistics Canada, the unemployment to job vacancy ratio was at a record...
In the Media
Seven innovative initiatives across Canada focus on surfacing novel solutions for newcomer integration
June 26, 2023 While immigration is responsible for as much as 90% of Canada’s labour force growth, our research shows that newcomer skills and experiences...
Project
Understanding CERB’s Impact: More than just an income support program?
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Canada’s unemployment rate reached one of its highest levels at 14.1 per cent. In response, the federal government launched the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), providing a financial benefit of $2,000 a month to workers directly affected by COVID-19.
Project
The right to disconnect in Canada’s post-pandemic context
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the nature of work, leading to more connectivity and a blurring of boundaries between work and non-work.
Project
Improving the quality of work in Canada: Prioritizing mental health with diverse and inclusive benefits
This research examines the relationship between access to benefits and quality of work in the current Canadian context, with a central focus on mental health and well-being, diverse forms of care and greater inclusion for those without benefits.
In the Media
CERB helped a significant number of workers rejoin the job market in better positions
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit helped a significant number of Canadians get better jobs, mainly because it gave them the financial means to improve their skills through training programs, a new study has found.
Project
Quality of work of Canada’s contingent workforce
This research sheds light on the reasons why people engage in gig work and the policy levers needed to mitigate the risks associated with this new form of employment.