Research + White Papers
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Substance Use and Employability Study
This project examined how recovery and employment intersect in British Columbia and identified opportunities to strengthen recovery-to-employment pathways.
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Mining Skills Innovation Research
Regional assessments in the Cariboo and Northcoast/Nechako regions have identified logistical barriers to training, including housing shortages, childcare gaps, and geographic isolation. To address these issues, the research proposes a Workforce Development Accelerator Framework.
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The Skills Map: Canada's Skills Development Ecosystem
The Skills Map brings together data on thousands of organizations to create a comprehensive view of skills training and employment services across the country.
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Workers Perspectives on Alberta’s Coal Workers Transition Program
This project examined how effectively Alberta’s Coal Workforce Transition Program supported workers affected by the province’s coal phase-out and what lessons it offers for future transition efforts in Canada.
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Mapping Food Sustainability in Canada
We mapped the current ecosystem of food sustainability initiatives and sought to collect and compile the current coverage of food sustainability programs in Canada. We analyzed what training programs offer, if any, as well as the targeted interventions for Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups.
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Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canada
In this analysis we draw on Statistics Canada data to make this hidden yet essential workforce more visible. We highlight where Indigenous community health workers are located, describe the job settings in which they work, and profile their educational backgrounds.
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Indigenous Peoples in the Workplace: AI, Employment and Training
This report aims to address the knowledge gap by answering the following research question: How do Indigenous People's experiences in the workplace differ from the general population?
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Competitiveness of Critical Mining in the North
This research project examined how Canada can advance critical mineral development while respecting Indigenous rights, values, and self-determination. Using expert interviews and a case study with the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, the study identified key enablers and barriers to equitable participation for Indigenous nations.
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Powering AI: A Workforce Perspective
This research project by the Electricity Human Resources Council (EHRC) sought to understand how AI is being adopted across Canada’s electricity sector and the implications for workers. Two fundamental research questions guided this project.