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Blog

Needs of small businesses must be top of mind in economic recovery: Webinar

As the Canadian economy begins to rebound and rebuild after the pandemic, it will be…
Attendees speak to a Resume World Inc. representative during the 19th edition of the National Job Fair and Training Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Sept. 27, 2011. A recent study raised concerns that many Canadians don’t know what careers services are or how to access them at a time when many have experienced employment changes as a result of the pandemic. THE GLOBE AND MAIL
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Canada lags other countries in using career advisory services, study showsexternal link icon

Nov. 18, 2021 — written by Irene Galea, The Globe and Mail
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News Release

Majority of Canadians not accessing career services despite unprecedented job market shakeup, reveals new report

OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2021 – Today the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the…
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Are Adults Making Use of Career Services in Canada?

Career services represent an important way for Canadians to attain reliable and accurate labour market…
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Responsive career pathways

The Responsive Career Pathways research papers include a wide range of ideas for strengthening career…
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Insights

Focus on labour market information

Labour Market Information is a strategic priority: our mission is to help provide accurate, practical…
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engagement

Open Call for Expressions of Interest for Research on Quality of Work

FSC is seeking to engage with Canada’s research community to further develop the Canadian evidence…
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News Release

Small businesses get injection of support to tackle skills gaps and labour shortages

November 8, 2021 – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in four regions of Canada…
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Skills development in northern mining regions: lessons from Manitoba

Many Indigenous workers in northern Manitoba depending on mining for employment, but workers may face…
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Podcast

The 2030 Project: Where does the poverty reduction fit into the future of work?external link icon

October 28, 2021 — Interview with FSC Executive Director, Pedro Barata
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A fresh look at the reasons why women and men are self-employedexternal link icon

October 25, 2021 — Policy Options, by Aherthy Jeyasundaram
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News Release

Nation-wide training program focuses on changing the course of Black-owned business and economics

Toronto, October 21, 2021 ‒ A training program providing skills, networking and mentorship for over…
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