Across Canada
January 13, 2022
22 minutes
Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 1
Youth Employment and Skills Training for an Inclusive Recovery
We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. We know that COVID-19 has had disproportionate economic impacts on certain groups, including...
Featuring: Linda Nazareth, Kory Wilson, Chris Duff, Erick Pelayo Aubert
Research
Working when sick: How workplace regulations and culture will impact the post-pandemic recovery
Efforts to improve public health and contain the spread of serious illness must focus on both the lack of paid sick days for many workers and the behaviour of those who have access to paid sick days but choose not to use them because of the prevailing workplace culture
In the Media
Nearly 40 per cent of Canadians went to their workplace sick during the COVID-19 pandemic, poll suggests
Almost 40 per cent of Canadians went to work sick at least once during the pandemic, according to a new poll that examines workplace culture and the importance of paid sick days.
In the Media
‘There’s no more time’: green light needed for swift movement on blue economy, says Sen. Galvez
There's 'huge potential' for the country to take advantage of the economy driven by ocean resources, says Independent Senator Rosa Galvez, but this comes with 'a lot of responsibility' for the government.
In the Media
Why aren’t more Canadians using career services?
Professional career service providers have an important role to play as Canadians evaluate the role of work in their post-pandemic lives, but these advisers can only help if people know about them, Tony Bonen and Tricia Williams write.
Blog
The trucker paradox and labour market information
After spending over a decade in workforce development where I’ve designed and evaluated numerous initiatives, and in my current role at Magnet where I lead...
Blog
Two ways we can connect more adults to career services in Canada
In Canada, only 19% of adults report using career services – lower than in other OECD countries. Recently LMIC launched its latest insight report in...
Blog
Adults and career services: Three key findings
When I moved to Canada, I was completely clueless about the education system, the labour market and career pathways. So much so, that I struggled...
Blog
Needs of small businesses must be top of mind in economic recovery: Webinar
As the Canadian economy begins to rebound and rebuild after the pandemic, it will be crucial for governments and policy makers to consider the needs...