Research + White Papers
Research
Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation in Indigenous Tourism Development in Northern Canada
The project aimed to understand the challenges facing northern Indigenous women in tourism post-COVID and to co-create recommendations to support them.
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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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Bridging the Gender Gap: Skills for the Advancement of Women
Despite having in-demand skills and high education levels, research shows that women’s careers continue to stall before senior leadership, leading to a significant lack of diverse representation on boards and at executive levels.
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Right Brain, Left Brain, AI Brain: Implications of AI on Jobs and Skills Demand in Canada
Employer demand for AI-complementary skills, such as critical thinking and leadership, is steadily rising.
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A Neurodivergent Student’s Guide
This guide includes key information on how to prepare for higher education as a neurodivergent learner. These tips and tricks are meant to help set you up for success and make your transition easier.
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How International College Students Use Career Supports
To fully harness the potential of international students and maximize the investments made in their education and settlement, it is crucial that those who stay in Canada after graduation transition smoothly into the labour market.
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International Students’ Transition to Work
International college students tend to have poorer employment outcomes than their Canadian-born peers. Except for those in STEM fields, international college graduates earn 15 to 23 percent less after graduation. They face multiple labour market barriers, including challenges with networking, language, discrimination, and job interviews.
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Waiting for Takeoff: Implications of AI on Skills and Productivity in Canada
This study highlights the need for nuanced policy approaches to support effective AI implementation in the economy.
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AI-PowerED: Will AI Change Postsecondary Teaching and Learning?
What are the perceived impacts of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on postsecondary teaching and learning? In this research, we discuss the findings of our interviews with 42 individuals who are leading or supporting AI integration in postsecondary institutions (PSIs).