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The forest sector in northern Saskatchewan must contend with labour shortages, skills gaps, and the desire by Indigenous communities to expand the sector toward renewable and alternative forest products.

The economy in Northern Canada is changing. Sectors, such as mining, forestry, and tourism, can quickly expand or contract. Advancing technology is one factor driving those changes.

This partnership supports small-scale Arctic fisheries by introducing and promoting locally harvested products to Canada’s sustainable seafood market.

This project creates a network to improve access to tools and training to help people in Yukon to build resilient businesses that are innovative, agile and forward-thinking.

This research will examine and support Yukon as it recovers from the economic impact of COVID-19 while fostering resilience to prepare for future shocks.

This project aims to find solutions to the shortage of trained Indigenous early learning and child care workers for Micmac communities.

Young mothers benefit from career exploration, development and skill building.

Indigenous youth benefit from this pilot, which develops a rapid customization process and core skills training that also addresses critical labour shortages.

Indigenous communities will be empowered through a national Indigenous leadership program with links to industry and career development opportunities.