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Research
Yesterday's Gone: Exploring the future of Canada's labour market in a post-covid world.
In this report, we explore a broad range of trends with the potential to impact Canada’s labour market over the coming decade—many of which have been accelerated, disrupted, or created by COVID-19
News Release
Canadian researchers examine the latest impact of digital technologies on the economic landscape
Ottawa, ON – February 2, 2021: The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), in collaboration with the Future Skills Centre, is announcing today a...
Research
Labour Demand Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report is based on an analysis of online job postings in the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. We discuss both changes in total job postings and changes in job postings across geography, occupations, skills, and sectors.
Research
The Next Wave: Automation and Canada's Labour Market
This Commentary assesses the likely impact of technological automation on Canada’s labour market and compares these results to past predictions. In fact, they show a lower proportion of employment at high risk of automation (about 22 percent) than most previous estimates.
News Release
Future Skills Centre joins with Atlantic Canada partners to enhance skills training
The Future Skills Centre (FSC) today announced a $4.3 million investment into two new partnerships in Atlantic Canada that will advance the region’s skills development agenda. “College Transformation des Collèges,” a project of Atlantic Colleges Atlantique (ACA), and “Early Childhood Education Lab,” a project of NouLAB at the University of New Brunswick.
Research
Adapting to the Changing World of Work
The 2020 Survey on Employment and Skills explores the perspectives and experiences of Canadians relating to education, skills and employment, including perceptions of job security, the impact of technological change, and the value of different forms of training.
News
Future Skills Centre and Technology Partner Magnet Launch New Online Platform to Spur Collaboration and Knowledge-Sharing
The Future Skills Community of Practice connects organizations and researchers to help inspire new ideas and solve common challenges and in skills development.
Project
Skills Development in SMEs for Faster Adaptation to Job Market Changes
To speed up the pace of organizational buy-in to a culture of continuing education and the pace of workforce skills development in eight Quebec regions.
News Release
Future Skills Centre announces $37 million investment for innovative and responsive solutions to Canada’s evolving labour market
30 projects to fill employers' skills gaps and help workers gain in-demand skills in this post-pandemic period.