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COVID-19: The implications for Caanda and the economic impact

Greg Fergus on creating opportunity for Black Canadians

Greg Fergus talks about what he hopes the five specific steps issued to the government will achieve toward reducing the harms caused by systemic racism.

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Unlocking the Grid: Overcoming Barriers to Electricity Storage in Alberta

Increased economic demands, temperature fluctuations, and disruptions caused by extreme weather add up to an ambiguous future for energy.

Compensation Planning Outlook 2021 Survey

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Like other knowledge-based organizations, The Conference Board of Canada has shifted to a remote workforce. Through outstanding collaboration and a true focus on our customers, we’re proud to say we have embraced this transition. As a remote-based organization, we’ll no longer require a permanent office location. We will therefore be selling our building at 255 Smyth Road in Ottawa.

This change is exciting. It will continue to position us as a beacon for Canada’s brightest minds and as the country’s leading independent applied research organization.

Upcoming Events

MyService—The Toronto Police Service’s journey on transforming its culture

Webinar: Sep 16 @ 2:00 p.m. EDT

Restructuring Global Trade Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Matrix of Challenges and Opportunities

Webinar: Oct 7 @ 2:00 p.m. EST

Mental Health in the Capital

Conference: Mar 31, 2021 | Ottawa

Canadian Immigration Summit 2021

Summit: May 26–27, 2021 | Ottawa

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Future Skills Centre Research

Incorporating Indigenous Cultures and Realities in STEM

When educators use a culturally responsive curriculum—one that bridges Indigenous ways of knowing with Western science—Indigenous students are more engaged and perform better.

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Sustainable Northern Livelihoods

Economic growth in Canada’s North has outpaced the rest of the country. This primer discusses the challenges still faced by Indigenous people in the North, who continue to experience socio-economic disparities.

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Working Students, Building Futures

To stay competitive in the wake of COVID-19, Canadian businesses will need talent with practical experience and future-relevant skills. One of the most promising ways to do this is by expanding access to work-integrated learning (WIL).

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Indigenous Financial Management: Finally Finding Balance

To shape Canada’s future economy and build Indigenous communities across the country, we need more Indigenous people in finance and management roles in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations.

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Bracing for Automation: What Are Canada’s Most Vulnerable Jobs?

In an era of lightning-fast technological change, it’s more important than ever that Canadian leaders understand how the adoption of new technologies will impact Canada’s labour force.

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The future is social and emotional: Summary for executives

April 29, 2020 – More and more, employers require new hires who possess not only specialized knowledge and technical skills, but also social and emotional or “human” skills.

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The future is social and emotional: Evolving skills needs in the 21st century

Mar 31, 2020 – The most in-demand skills for today’s and tomorrow’s labour market aren’t technical—they’re social and emotional. Academic research and industry surveys on skills needs indicate that social and emotional skills (SES), or human skills, are critical for employability and career success. But are Canada’s education and training systems doing enough to prepare students for work?

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Old school/new school comparing Indigenous-centred post-secondary education in Canada

Mar 26, 2020 – In 1972 the Assembly of First Nations—launched a movement by First Nations to reclaim control of their education. Fifty years on, many forms of Indigenous-centred post-secondary education (PSE) exist in Canada. All of them aspire to help Indigenous students succeed.

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How Can More Indigenous People Access STEM Careers?

Mar 26, 2020 – About 4 per cent of Canadian adults are Indigenous. But less than 2 per cent of people working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations are. Improving Indigenous participation and leadership in major economic sectors, such as science, technology, and finance, is an important part of the reconciliation journey.

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Latest Research

Economy continues to add jobs, but many remain lost

Canada’s economy continues to recover, as indicated by the 418,500 jobs created in July. However, the increase is less than June, suggesting the initial bounce-back is now behind us.

Quick take | 4-min read
Focus Area—Canadian Economics

Compensation planning during uncertain times

With all the workplace disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, executives, managers, and human resources professionals will face challenges in determining salary increases and bonuses.

Blog | 3-min read
Focus Area—Human Resources

Hydrogen is back—but will it break through?

Hydrogen is the fuel for a zero-emissions world. We’ve heard that before and it hasn’t happened. For a breakthrough, innovative and sustainable forms of hydrogen supply, in targeted end-uses, must lead the way.

Commentary | 3-min read
Focus Area—Sustainability

Economy Collapses, but Recovery in Sight: U.S. Outlook Economic Forecast

The U.S. economy is starting to emerge from the devastation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While we estimate that real GDP dropped by more than 30 per cent in the second quarter of this year, most of the damage occurred in April, and there are signs that the economy started to turn around in May.

Impact paper | 30-min read
Focus Area—Canadian Economics

Greg Fergus on creating opportunity for Black Canadians

Unlocking the Grid: Overcoming Barriers to Electricity Storage in Alberta

Compensation Planning Outlook 2021 Survey

We are the foremost independent, applied research organization in Canada. We deliver unique insights into Canada’s toughest problems.

Upcoming Events

Future Skills Centre Research

Bracing for Automation: What Are Canada’s Most Vulnerable Jobs?

The future is social and emotional: Summary for executives

The future is social and emotional: Evolving skills needs in the 21st century

Old school/new school comparing Indigenous-centred post-secondary education in Canada

How Can More Indigenous People Access STEM Careers?

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