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Greening small and medium-sized enterprises: Women entrepreneurs and the path to net-zero

The transition to net zero requires action in businesses across sectors and at every stage of the value chain.
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Tutoring in the age of COVID-19: A case study of the study buddy program

The program resulted in families feeling more comfortable and confident with online learning and school work. Students and tutors alike developed problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal and technology skills, all of which play a role in academic success.
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Planning for sustainable jobs 101

This project examined what kinds of future skills and jobs will be needed, how the nature of the work is changing, what kinds of support and policies can aid businesses and workers alike, and how policymakers, educational institutions, and industry can both enable and smooth this transition. It studied three specific opportunities: zero-emission vehicles in Ontario, plant-based protein in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and mass timber in British Columbia.
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Newcomer pathways to employment: Canadian Diversity Magazine special issue

We outline the important role immigration plays in economic growth and in addressing skills and labour shortages, and examine Canada’s role in developing innovative approaches to address global humanitarian crises.
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Diversity in leadership at S&P/TSX companies

This report assesses the state of diversity in leadership roles in corporate Canada, focusing on TSX firms and representation of equity-deserving groups (women, Black individuals and racialized individuals) from 2015 to 2022. The study encompasses 783 firms on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), including 235 on the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
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Skills needs for mass timber production and adoption in British Columbia

Stakeholders in British Columbia are exploring the potential of mass timber, an engineered wood product used as a building material, to drive economic growth in a number of industries. A thriving mass timber sector could help generate novel opportunities for many forestry communities (that are currently experiencing a decline), as well as help build sustainable housing in the province.
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Can Experiential Learning Go Virtual? Lessons Learned From Canadian Nursing Education During the Pandemic

Experiential learning (EL)—or learning by doing—is an essential component of many postsecondary education (PSE) programs. This type of training lets people develop hands-on skills and...
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Skills needs for workers in the growing plant-based protein industry in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

These reports provide insight into the skills needs for workers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan’s growing plant-based protein industry, especially around value-added agricultural manufacturing, and what steps can be taken by government, industry, and educational institutions to support workers.
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The lingering effects of COVID-19

This report helps to fill the information gap by documenting how many Canadians have missed work or school due to COVID-19 in the 12 months prior to the time of the survey in March 2023, and the length of their absences.