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A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labor market.

Yesterday’s gone: Exploring possible futures of Canada’s labour market in a post-COVID world.

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Key Takeaway
This report outlines eight “megatrends” and 34 related “meso” trends that have the potential to impact Canada’s job market.

 
We are living in very uncertain times, which makes it critical to be prepared for the years to come. This report outlines eight “megatrends” and 34 related “meso” trends with the potential to impact the future of Canada’s labour market. Many of these trends have been intensified by COVID-19, while others have emerged as a direct result of it. Trends include technological, social, economic, environmental and political changes. For example, this report discusses the possibility of permanent remote work or a push towards strong anti-racism workplace policies in the future. The purpose of this report is not to provide a comprehensive overview or predict the future but to inspire people to consider the ways that different trends interact, which are not always obvious. Additionally, it is important to understand how these trends may impact different demographic and population groups since their impacts may not always be equal.

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2025 | The Conference Board of Canada
Key Takeaway: 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.
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2025 | Munro, D., & Lamb C.
Key Takeaway: Work-integrated learning programs that are short, flexible and less resource-intensive increase opportunities for students to develop professional skills and networks.
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2024 | Cukier, W., Saiphoo, A., & Parkin, A.
Key Takeaway: 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 | Health Canada
Key Takeaway: 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 | Bright, J., Enock, F.E., Esnaashari, S., Francis, J., Hashem, Y. and Morgan, D.
Key Takeaway: Generative artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in the everyday work of many sectors—including the public sector.
April, 2024 | Vernède, S., Trzcinski, J. & Pietruszka, M.
Key Takeaway: The availability of both green jobs and jobs requiring green skills is outpacing the number of workers with the right skills.
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