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Quality of work of Canada's contingent workforce

To examine further the nature of gig work in Canada and understand the quality of work associated with this type of employment, this research presents survey data and analysis on the motivations for gig work and the working conditions involved.
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Digital Occupation Pathways: From Vulnerable Jobs to Rapid-Growth Careers

In this impact paper, we examine the feasibility of transitioning workers from occupations susceptible to automation to rapidly growing jobs in the digital economy. We...
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Building a digitally skilled workforce

In this research, we examine the responses of 21 key informant interviews and a survey of 526 skills leaders across different industries and regions in...
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Digital skills for today and tomorrow

The rapid digital transformation in Canada due to the pandemic could increase our productivity and growth potential for years to come. How can Canada unlock this opportunity?
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Digital Skills for a Future-Ready Worldexternal link icon

We know that digital skills are essential for a strong post-pandemic recovery. But we don’t have a clear picture of the exact digital skills that Canadian employers are looking for. We need to understand these gaps so we can respond with the right tools and training.
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Thought Leadership

The future of digital work relies on people, not just technologyexternal link icon

Canada needs more innovative skills training and retraining for the digital sector. A hybrid worker will be the most valuable. | March 25, 2022 — Policy...
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Economic recovery requires a team effort across sectors and industries

For almost two years, Canadians have faced unprecedented economic challenges. The current hurdles are numerous: automation and new technologies have been introducing unprecedented levels of disruption...
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Technological Transformations and the Automotive Services Industry

This report examines the challenges facing the automotive services industry in Québec as it transitions from selling and servicing traditional combustion-engine vehicles to new generations of motor vehicles. These new models are computerized and connected through sophisticated on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems, integrate advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and are often propelled by hybrid and electric motors.