Research + White Papers
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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.
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Labour Market Experiences of Canadians with Mental Health Conditions and Cognitive Differences
This project examined how Canadians with mental health conditions and cognitive differences experience and navigate the labour market, and how their outcomes differ from those of workers with no condition.
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Advancing Fair Chance Opportunities for Justice-Involved Individuals: A Strategic Intervention with Employers
This project examined how employers across six major Canadian industries assess and make hiring decisions about applicants with criminal records, and what factors shape barriers and opportunities for fair chance hiring.
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Driving Labour Market Inclusion for Refugee Youth in Nova Scotia
This project investigated how settlement service providers can design and deliver effective employment programs for refugee youth by examining two established models — the Immigrant Youth Employability Project (IYEP) and the Immigrant Youth Career Exploration Project (IYCEP).