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Future skills – basic literacy, numeracy and socio-emotional skills – are important across all economic sectors and occupations. Figuring out who and how to address skills gaps is key to building an inclusive workforce with upward mobility.

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Research

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Employment, Productivity and Skills Development in Quebec

This research project aimed to produce a report on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Quebec labour market.
July 16, 2025 29 minutes
Season 5 | Episode 3

AI in the Workplace and the Skills that Matter Most

In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast, host Jeremy Strachan explores the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Canadian workforce....

Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Noel Baldwin, Stephanie Enders, Mark Patterson

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Blog

Impact Story: Empowering the Future by Advancing Opportunities for Black Youth in STEM

As we look toward building a more inclusive and innovative future, it's essential to reflect on how we support Black youth pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Research

Evidence-based Insights for Public Service Professionals Navigating the Workforce of the Future

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) created an online platform, called Navigar, to better prepare its over 70,000 members for the future by providing future-oriented career information.
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Research

Canadians worry about impact of trade war as pessimism about economy deepens

Concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs are contributing to a growing pessimism among Canadians about the economy, employment and their own financial situation.
May 21, 2025 25 minutes
Season 5 | Episode 1

What Quality of Work Means in a Changing Labour Market

What defines quality of work in today’s economy? In this episode, host Jeremy Strachan speaks with Laura McDonough from the Future Skills Centre and Dr....

Featuring: Jeremy Strachan, Laura McDonough, Olga Morawczynski

Blog

Embracing Evaluation and Learning for a Resilient Future

What if the key to preparing Canada’s workforce wasn’t just about training people but learning from the training itself?
Event

FSC at the 24th Annual Research Money Conference: Shaping Workforce Transformation in Canada

We’re pleased to share that Tricia Williams, Director of Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization at FSC, will be speaking at the 24th Annual Research Money Conference in Ottawa on May 21–22, 2025.
Project

Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project

The Energy to Digital Growth Education and Upskilling Project (EDGE UP 2.0) is a sector-based training program designed to help displaced mid-career oil and gas professionals transition into IT roles in Calgary.