Hidden talent: Unlocking the employment potential of newcomer youth in the Toronto region
This report from the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), JVS Toronto and WoodGreen explores the employment experiences of newcomer youth in Toronto. It aims to highlight the strengths of this group as well as the employment barriers that its members face. The authors identify key employment challenges for newcomer youth during three main…Read More
Non-permanent residents can fill labour gaps in “greying” Canadian industries
This article highlights the recent growth in the number of non-permanent residents in Canada and the positive role they could play in the country’s labour market as demographics squeeze workforces over time. The authors point out that non-permanent residents drive Canada’s population growth, with more than a million work and study permits issued in…Read More
Digitalization: Labour Markets
This paper looks at how digitalization is affecting the labour market. The authors highlight technological changes that have caused shifts in the market and explore the lessons we can learn from these. The authors delve into the impacts of digital technologies on labour demand and supply. On the demand side, adopting digital technology affects…Read More
Unemployment and job vacancies by education, 2016 to 2022
This report examines the growth of job vacancies in Canada from 2016 to 2022 and the workers available to fill these. The average number of job vacancies in 2022 was nearly 2.5 times higher than in 2016, raising concerns about labour shortages. The paper assesses these concerns by comparing the number of job vacancies requiring…Read More
Do university-educated immigrants recover economically from a slow start?
Canada is a hotspot for highly skilled immigrants looking to achieve their academic and professional goals. Early research shows that their selection is partly due to their perceived ability to integrate and adapt to fluctuations in Canada’s labour market, experiencing better economic outcomes than those with less education. More recent data, however, show that…Read More
Charting a course to a bright future: How Canadian youth are navigating education and employment.
This report—the first of a series—examines Canadian youth ages 15–34 and their educational attainment and employment outcomes. In 2022, the population of Canadian youth reached ten million for the first time. Internationally, Canada is known for having a highly educated workforce, where 66% of Canadians aged 24–34 have completed tertiary education. Canada ranks quite…Read More
Quality of work of Canada’s contingent workforce.
“Gig,” or contingent work, has become a vital part of the Canadian economy with the rise of automation and digital platforms. A gap, however, has been widening between the growth of the gig workforce and policy. To understand the needs of individuals in the contingent workforce, the study organizes workers into the following four…Read More
National scorecard on Canada’s growth and prosperity, 3rd edition.
According to Statistics Canada, the population reached 40 million in June 2023. The Century Initiative has set an aspirational goal of reaching 100 million by 2100. At the same time, the aim is to build the physical and social infrastructure needed to support this population increase. The National Scorecard is an annual benchmark that tracks…Read More
Best practices in supporting international students enrolled in Toronto-area colleges.
Canada has become a preferred destination for international students, with institutions seeing exponential growth in enrollment. Given their education, Canadian experience and proficiency in official languages, these students form a highly skilled talent pool of future permanent residents. Increasingly, international students will need enhanced and collaborative support from colleges, service providers, communities and all…Read More
Digital occupation pathways: From vulnerable jobs to rapid-growth careers.
Strengthening the digital workforce can lead to more innovation, higher productivity, and more resilient local and regional economies. New and more specialized occupations that complement technology will emerge while others will be automated. As a result, an increase in skill mismatches and long-term unemployment is likely. This paper models the transition pathways from 92…Read More