Learning from one another: Labour markets in Yukon
Canada’s northern labour markets and economies have unique and distinct features. Understanding their nuances is critical to smart decision-making about policy and the labour market. As part of its “Learning From One Another: A Comparative Analysis of Labour Market Needs and Corresponding Skills in Northern Ontario, Yukon, and Nunavut” project, the Conference Board of…Read More
Innovative work-integrated learning: Smarter skills solutions for Canada’s SMEs
Work-integrated learning (WIL) can help students on their career journeys by expanding their networks and providing program-relevant work experience. Providing accessible WIL experiences for as many students as possible is a priority for post-secondary institutions and participating businesses. To prepare this report, the Business Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) explored the potential of short, flexible…Read More
Caring for Canadians: Canada’s future health workforce – The Canadian health workforce education, training and distribution study
According to a first-of-its-kind study by Health Canada, our nation is facing a significant challenge in addressing labour market imbalances in the health-care sector. This pan-Canadian study focused on five primary care health-care professions, including nursing (which covers licensed practical nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners), occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and…Read More
Generative AI is already widespread in the public sector
The Alan Turing Institute investigated the prevalence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), which creates new material (e.g., text, figures), in the United Kingdom’s public sector. They found that nearly half of respondents were aware of the use of generative AI in their work area and 22% were themselves actively using a generative AI system…Read More
Navigating the landscape of green jobs
The rise of environmental regulations, increased competition, and elevated market demand for eco-friendly solutions have led employers to seek emerging skills and workers to fill new occupation vacancies. Using a framework developed by the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations system and a taxonomy of green skills developed by the European Classification of Occupations,…Read More
Do adults have the skills they need to thrive in a changing world? Survey of adult skills 2023
The 2023 edition of the OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies reveals new insights into the state of skills in 31 OECD nations. The Survey of Adult Skills found that literacy proficiency decreased across most countries, while there were mixed results for numeracy. Interestingly, the researchers found that—across all studied OECD…Read More
The Future of Work and Working Time: Introduction to Special Issue
This article from the Cambridge Journal of Economics addresses the ongoing debate around the future of work and working time, emphasizing key challenges and changes. The authors argue that the idea of a regular, fairly compensated workweek is not only under threat, but is already unattainable for many workers due to the: disconnected work…Read More
Preparing for the future of work: A novel data-driven approach for the identification of future skills
This Journal of Business Economics article discusses how global challenges and trends, such as decarbonization, social and demographic changes, and the rapid pace of technological development, are transforming the future of work. Digitalization is reshaping every aspect of life so rapidly that it is considered the fourth industrial revolution. To respond to this challenge,…Read More
Creating and Optimizing Employment Opportunities for Women in the Clean Energy Sector in Canada
Gender equity remains a pressing concern in Canada’s renewable energy sector. Women are significantly under-represented, particularly in STEM-related roles. Despite the potential of renewable energy to create jobs and address energy poverty, the conversation about gender equity in the sector is just beginning and lacks substance. To prioritize gender equity and maximize the benefits…Read More
Active presence of immigrants in Canada: Recent trends in tax filing and employment incidence
This Statistics Canada research investigates patterns of immigrant engagement in the Canadian labour market over the past few decades, focusing on their tax-filing behaviours and employment incidence. Accurately gauging emigration rates is complex. Still, this study highlights a notable trend: an upward trajectory in immigrants’ active participation in Canadian society. Consistent increases in tax-filing rates…Read More