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The Innovation Lab

Many innovators go through a frustrating process of trying to develop and implement new ideas. FSC’s innovation lab makes it easier to innovate.  The Lab...
Event

Forum on Skills and Knowledge for Innovation and Societal Impact

Tricia Williams, FSC's director of research, evaluation and knowledge mobilization, will be sharing insights from our Accelerator program during a talk called "Emerging Researchers and the Skills for Inclusive Social Innovation. What are the gaps in training?" Other speakers include Gail Bowkett, Meagan Trush, and Ian Wereley.
Thought Leadership

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Why small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the key to inclusive recovery, innovation and growth. | April 6, 2022 — Policy Options, by Rocco Rossi,...
Thought Leadership

The future of work is now: All must have the opportunity to participateexternal link icon

iPolitics — Jan 28, 2022. Written by Michael Burt and Pedro Barata.
engagement

Two ways we can connect more adults to career services in Canada

In Canada, only 19% of adults report using career services – lower than in other OECD countries. Recently LMIC launched its latest insight report in...
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Needs of small businesses must be top of mind in economic recovery: Webinar

As the Canadian economy begins to rebound and rebuild after the pandemic, it will be crucial for governments and policy makers to consider the needs...
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News Release

Small businesses get injection of support to tackle skills gaps and labour shortages

November 8, 2021 – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in four regions of Canada will get a much needed boost backed by 50 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Many have faced acute labour market disruption due to the pandemic and need critical access to resources and tools to bolster skill development and talent retention to support future growth.
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In the Media

A fresh look at the reasons why women and men are self-employedexternal link icon

October 25, 2021 — Policy Options, by Aherthy Jeyasundaram
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News Release

Nation-wide training program focuses on changing the course of Black-owned business and economics

Toronto, October 21, 2021 ‒ A training program providing skills, networking and mentorship for over 400 Black entrepreneurs across Canada was launched today by the...