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A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
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A majority of tourism-related businesses report feeling optimistic about the next 12 months, despite anticipated challenges.
Travel restrictions have had a significant impact on businesses in the tourism sector. Nearly 85% of businesses in the tourism sector experienced a decline in revenue in 2020.
Many tourism businesses believe losses will continue into the near future and anticipate rising costs of inputs, continued and additional travel restrictions and other obstacles to attracting customers.
Despite these challenges, businesses in the tourism sector report a positive outlook in the long term – with a majority (65.7%) feeling somewhat or very optimistic about the next 12 months.
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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.