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A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
In the UK, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a temporary but radical shift in economic activities, causing sharp declines in labour market demand in some sectors, while simultaneously creating shortages in others. The article suggests that the UK government should implement measures designed to temporarily reallocate laid-off workers to sectors with labour shortages. Additionally, the report recommends that the UK’s policy response should reduce permanent job losses and preserve existing employer–worker links, while at the same time removing any barriers to workers taking up temporary substitute jobs.
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2025 |
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The economy in Yukon is expected to grow by 41% from 2024 to 2045. However, the existing labour supply cannot meet the territory’s current labour demand.
2025 |
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Work-integrated learning programs that are short, flexible and less resource-intensive increase opportunities for students to develop professional skills and networks.
2024 |
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There is an urgent need for employers to develop artificial intelligence (AI) policies and to implement training for the use of AI tools at work.
January, 2025 |
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There’s a significant gap between the supply and the demand for health-care workers in Canada, which is expected to worsen without intervention.
2024 |
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Generative artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in the everyday work of many sectors—including the public sector.
April, 2024 |
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The availability of both green jobs and jobs requiring green skills is outpacing the number of workers with the right skills.