Research + White Papers
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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment, Productivity and Skills Development in Quebec
This research project aimed to produce a report on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Quebec labour market.
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The Impact of Having Children on Careers
The findings of this report address two related issues. The first concerns the penalties women face when they become mothers, notably loss of employment income and diminished career opportunities. The second is the concern that younger adults in Canada today may be less interested than previous generations were in having children.
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Supporting Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities
This project, Supporting Mid-Career Workers with Disabilities, focused on addressing the employment barriers that persons with disabilities, particularly those aged 35 to 49, face in Canada.
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Evidence-based Insights for Public Service Professionals Navigating the Workforce of the Future
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) created an online platform, called Navigar, to better prepare its over 70,000 members for the future by providing future-oriented career information.
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OpportuNext
The OpportuNext platform, developed by the Conference Board of Canada with support from the Future Skills Centre, addresses this gap by providing a free, bilingual and user-friendly digital tool that helps users explore career options based on skill similarity, salary prospects and job outlook.
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Thriving Workplaces: A Dual-Client Approach to Career Services
The project aims to improve employment outcomes by engaging both work seekers and employers in structured career navigation activities.
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Indigenous Professionals Needed: Increasing Indigenous Representation in Healthcare in Canada
This project will develop insights that can be used to increase both the Indigenous talent pool and professional development for Indigenous people in healthcare professions in Canada.
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Canadians worry about impact of trade war as pessimism about economy deepens
Concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs are contributing to a growing pessimism among Canadians about the economy, employment and their own financial situation.
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From Knives to Knobs: Sustainability and Smart Skills in Meat Value Chains
Smart manufacturing presents meat processors with an opportunity to bolster their sustainability performance, while enhancing quality and productivity. But for meat processors to harness smart manufacturing, their workers need the right skills.