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Future Skills Centre at Transition Accelerator Event on Workforce Growth for a Prosperous Canada

What kind of skilled workforce does Canada need for a competitive, prosperous future economy—and how do we make sure we have it? As demand for low-carbon energy surges globally, Canada's role as a producer and exporter of critical minerals, electricity and more could come with big opportunities for workforce growth. The electricity sector is focused on how to train, upskill, and hire the workers needed to produce and distribute enough affordable electricity to meet projected demands. Critical mineral supply chains are facing similar issues, which could become even more challenging should efforts to responsibly speed mine approvals succeed.
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Research

Advancing Women in the Information and Communications Technology Workplace: A Review of Leading Practices

This report examines barriers faced by women in the ICT sector and devises strategies to improve representation, advancement and inclusion.
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Research

Creating Inclusive Campuses: Neuroinclusive Policies and Practices in Postsecondary Education

In this research, we report on the findings of the first national survey of neurodivergent postsecondary students and recent graduates as well as in-depth interviews with neurodivergent students and graduates, and staff and leaders working in accessibility services. 
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Project

The Study Buddy Program

The Study Buddy program connected families, children in grades K–12 and teacher candidates. It had three objectives: skills development among children and youth, particularly Black, Indigenous, racialized and newcomer populations; skills development among post-secondary students (tutors); and (3) skills and capacity development among parents and guardians.
Research

DiversityLeads: Diverse representation in leadership - A review of 10 Canadian cities

Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportThe Diversity Institute....
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Research

An Equity Lens on Artificial Intelligence

This paper explores the reasons behind AI’s impact on equity and quality (the ‘why’) and the ways in which AI influences these issues in practice (the ‘how’), offering insights for leaders, policymakers, and students on navigating current and future AI developments.
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Research

Best Practices for Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Manufacturing

While research underscores the challenges in the manufacturing sector, considerable gaps exist in our understanding of the representation and barriers women and other equity-deserving groups face. This report draws upon Statistics Canada data, surveys, industry reports and publicly available resources to provide an overview of the current state and strategic challenges, and their intersection with EDI issues.
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Project

Developing Women Leaders in the Digital Economy

Women in Communications and Technology (WCT), in collaboration with the Future Skills Centre and the Diversity Institute, implemented the Roberta Bondar STEM Career Development Program and, more recently, the Opening Doors program. These initiatives aim to equip women with the necessary skills, mentorship and networking opportunities to succeed in leadership roles.