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Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Yukon
The economy in Yukon is expected to grow by 41 per cent between 2024 and 2045. Employment in the territory is expected to increase by 10 per cent, mainly driven by increases in employment in public administration and defence, and commercial and non-commercial services. Read the primer to get our full analysis.
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Learning From One Another: Labour Markets in Northern Ontario
The economy in Northern Ontario has recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to grow by 20 per cent over the next 20 years. However, the existing workforce is not able to fill the demand for labour in the region, which will continue to grow. This primer provides an overview of Northern Ontario’s labour market conditions. It is part of a multi-year collaborative research project which explores labour markets in Nunavut, Northern Ontario, and Yukon.
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Mentorship in the Workplace: Employee Participation and Perspectives
Workplace mentorship programs can have numerous benefits for both participants and employers. There is evidence that having a career mentor can lead to greater compensation,...
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Digital Technologies and the Big Data Revolution in the Canadian Agricultural Sector
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives reviewed the literature to examine the response in Canada and elsewhere by farmers, agribusiness firms, agricultural organizations and governments to the emergence of big data generated by the use of the IoT in agricultural production processes.
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Rapid Reskilling to Support Nature-Based Solutions and Green Infrastructure Projects in Canada
The project aimed to retrain workers from the oil, gas, forestry and mining industries, enabling them to transition into roles that support environmental restoration and sustainability through nature-based solutions (NBS).
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Inclusive STEM Pedagogies in K-12 Education
The purpose of this project is to review research and literature that recognizes current strengths but also identifies gaps in existing resources. This will help properly inform future curricular and educational decisions that nurture strong foundations for diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in the digital workforce.
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Learning From One Another: Skill Gaps in Labour Markets in Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut
Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut share similar challenges to workforce development related to their shared Northern, rural, and remote contexts. Current challenges will only grow as sectors increasingly require more digital, leadership, business and administrative, and soft skills.
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From Shortages to Solutions: Tackling Canada’s Critical Gaps in Healthcare, Trades and Tech
Canada is facing a dramatic workforce gap. The country lacks workers with technical skills and post-secondary education, such as engineers, tradespeople, nurses, and educators. This imbalance cost an estimated $2.6 billion in lost GDP in 2024. Training and reskilling are vital but will not be enough—or fast enough— to close the gap.
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Working outside the box: Exploring self-employment as an inclusive employment pathway for neurodivergent Canadians
Can self-employment offer neurodivergent Canadians rewarding careers? For neurodivergent adults who face barriers to traditional employment pathways, self-employment may allow them to leverage their unique skills and talents.