Future of Work
Annotated Bibliography
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
Total articles:
460
2026 |
Key Takeaway:
AI is beginning to support vocational education and training (VET) by helping people to identify needed skills, develop training programs, and update qualifications. According to the report, AI works best when it supports human expertise rather than replacing it.
2026 |
Key Takeaway:
Using Canadian survey data collected in 2021 and 2023, researchers found that although the rate of telework has decreased since the pandemic, uncertainty remains about its long-term trajectory and its effects on individuals and communities. This uncertainty makes it difficult to plan for the future.
2026 |
Key Takeaway:
Occupations that tend to be stable and secure, with lower levels of precarity, are more likely to be exposed to large language models (LLMs). (Precarious work is characterized by poor employment conditions, such as temporary employment, low wages, unpredictable hours, or involuntary part-time work.) This suggests that LLMs may affect different segments of the labour market than previous types of automation did.
June 17, 2026 |
Key Takeaway:
The use of generative AI has increased in the workplace, especially in knowledge industries, where many jobs require a university education.
April, 2024 |
Key Takeaway:
Canada's apprenticeship system is recovering from the pandemic, with registration numbers on the rise in many Red Seal trades. But apprenticeship completions continue to lag behind pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that some apprentices face challenges completing their chosen journeys.
January 28, 2026 |
Key Takeaway:
Indigenous-owned businesses employ more Indigenous workers and are associated with higher average employment incomes for Indigenous employees.
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