Future of Work
Annotated Bibliography
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
Total articles:
439
September 23, 2025 |
Key Takeaway:
Changes to the U.S. H-1B visa system could provide a timely boost for the Canadian economy.
2024 |
Key Takeaway:
Evidence from the H-1B program shows that restricting skilled worker visas doesn't protect domestic jobs. It pushes companies to hire abroad instead, with the most globally connected firms barely constrained at all.
August, 2025 |
Key Takeaway:
As the retail sector becomes more tech-intensive, investing in upskilling for frontline employees could be a practical workforce strategy to meet evolving talent needs.
2025 |
Key Takeaway:
Data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) could inform skills policy and influence how skills drive productivity, prosperity, and well‑being.
June 10, 2025 |
Key Takeaway:
Aside from being a source of disruption, AI could play a pivotal role in offsetting structural weaknesses in Canada’s workforce.
April 11, 2025 |
Key Takeaway:
Machine learning models confirm that reducing tariffs increases trade volumes, with important implications for employment in trade-sensitive sectors.