Sectors
Labour market trends such as technology, shifting demographics and climate change are leading to rapid change in key sectors of our economy. Workers and employers will require support from the skills ecosystem to successfully manage these transitions.
Research
Retention in Healthcare: Migration Costs and Systems Perspectives
We undertook an examination of the cost of turnover and out-migration among Canadian healthcare workers, as well as how regulatory bodies and training organizations monitor and respond to workforce exits.
Research
Evaluating Opportunities and Challenges with Digital Twin Technology Adoption
This research from the University of Victoria examined the opportunities and challenges of digital twin adoption in key sectors in British Columbia. It used a mixed-methods approach, including semi-structured interviews with industry representatives and a survey of 143 professionals.
State of Skills
Skills and Training Innovation in Healthcare and Bio-Health
The purpose of the healthcare sector is, ultimately, to improve the health of the population, which also includes its workforce. The impact of projected shortages of skilled health workers means Canadians will be challenged to get the timely healthcare that they need, as the burden of age-related, complex illnesses continues to grow.
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From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skills Utilization in the Hospitality Sector
This issue briefing aims to identify targeted solutions that support immigrant talent development and skill utilization in the hospitality sector. Drawing on Labour Force Survey data from 2022 to 2024, we examined how well immigrants’ skills are utilized in the hospitality sector.
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From Newcomers to Game Changers: Immigrant Skill Utilization in the Healthcare Sector
Drawing on Labour Force Survey data from 2022 to 2024, we examined how well immigrants’ skills are utilized in the healthcare sector.
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Building Tomorrow: Strengthening the Skilled Trades Workforce in Construction
To better understand labour challenges in the construction industry, we interviewed
industry representatives and post secondary education leaders who are directly involved in training and hiring skilled trades workers.
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Mapping Food Sustainability in Canada
We mapped the current ecosystem of food sustainability initiatives and sought to collect and compile the current coverage of food sustainability programs in Canada. We analyzed what training programs offer, if any, as well as the targeted interventions for Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving groups.
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Indigenous Community Health Workers in Canada
In this analysis we draw on Statistics Canada data to make this hidden yet essential workforce more visible. We highlight where Indigenous community health workers are located, describe the job settings in which they work, and profile their educational backgrounds.
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Competitiveness of Critical Mining in the North
This research project examined how Canada can advance critical mineral development while respecting Indigenous rights, values, and self-determination. Using expert interviews and a case study with the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee, the study identified key enablers and barriers to equitable participation for Indigenous nations.