Across Canada
Research
Emissions Reduction and Demand for Skilled Trades
Canada’s push to meet its climate targets will reshape both the construction sector and the broader demand for skilled trades. If policies outlined in the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) continue to take effect, demand for skilled trades in construction and supporting sectors (e.g., rail) will shift dramatically, driven by new sustainability standards, infrastructure priorities, and green technology advancements.
Blog
Youth Unemployment—Here’s What We Can Do About It
Youth unemployment recently reached a nine-year record high. In May, one in five returning students aged 15 to 24 were unemployed.
Research
Employment Impacts of Canada’s Emission Reduction Plan
This research examines the effect of the federal government’s Emission Reduction Plan (ERP) on Canada’s labour market.
In the Media
‘Competence penalty’: Study reveals hidden barrier to AI adoption
Content from: HRReporter.com
August 13, 2025 by Sarah Dobson
Is there a “competence penalty” happening in your workplace?
A recent study suggests as much, revealing that the fear of being perceived as less competent is quietly discouraging many employees from using AI tools.
August 13, 2025
30 minutes
Podcast
Season 5 | Episode 4
Pathways to Self-Employment for Neurodivergent Canadians
In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan explores how self-employment and entrepreneurship can serve as powerful pathways for neurodivergent Canadians to...
Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Jennifer Fane, Wanda Deschamps, Brad Loiselle
In the Media
Gen Zs are shaking up the workplace. Are employers ready?
Content from: theglobeandmail.com
August 11, 2025 by EMILY BARON CADLOFF
When Will Graham interviewed to be a summer law student at Toronto law firms, he brought up his future immediately. “In my interviews, I said ‘listen, one day, I want to be a father, and I want to be present in my kids’ lives, and I want to be able to tend to my family. Is that something I will be able to prioritize at this firm?’ ”
Blog
Impact Story: Labour and Government Working Together to Upskill Government IT Specialists
Canada’s public service does not have a centralized training and skills development strategy at a time when the economy is in great flux and many workers need retraining and upskilling to keep up with new technologies.
In the Media
Sustainable Workforce Coalition Aims to Address Skills Gap in Clean Economy
Content from: TechTalent.ca
July 22, 2025 by Knowlton Thomas
Across an array of networks and programs, Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Innovation Centre regularly engages with business owners, managers, and practitioners by the count of thousands
In the Media
How technology such as AI will affect Canada’s workforce
Content from: BNN Bloomberg
July 18, 2025 by Amanda Lang
The job market in Canada is facing some transformational change, including the arrival of artificial intelligence. So is AI here to take your job? Amanda Lang looks at some of the research. Amanda then discusses the skills gaps in Canada’s workforce, and how that will change with new technology, with Lisa Lalande, CEO of the Century Initiative. Jobs will change fast in the months and years ahead - can we change with them? Amanda talks it over with Noel Baldwin, Executive Director of the Future Skills Centre.