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Recent Research

Indigenous Leadership Closing Infrastructure Gaps—April 2026

Closing Community Infrastructure Gaps: Indigenous-Driven Solutions This research takes a descriptive, evidence-based approach to show how Indigenous communities are responding to infrastructure challenges. The focus on real-world examples reflects how…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Indigenous Communities
Primer
Indigenous & Northern Communities
April 13, 2026 23 min read

The Future of Learning and Development in Canada—April 2026

Level Up: Shaping the Future of Learning and Development in Canada Canadian employers want to equip their workers with the skills to adapt and take on new responsibilities, but do…
Topics: People and Culture, Skills and Workforce Development
Workplace Barriers
Subject Matter: Digital Upskilling, Emerging Technologies
Future of Work, Impact of Automation on Employment, Labour Market, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future, Workplace Barriers
Online Experience
Human Resources
April 7, 2026 4 min read

Rethinking How Canada Forecasts Skills Supply—April 2026

From Jobs to Journeys: Rethinking How Canada Forecasts Skills Supply Most tools for forecasting skills supply are outdated. In this report, we highlight our new skills forecasting model—the Career Paths…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Business Research, Employment Rate in Canada
Future of Work, Job Transitions, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Salary Research, Upskilling the Workforce
Summary for executives​
Canadian Economics
April 7, 2026 3 min read

Inclusive Workplaces Start With Understanding—March 2026

Inclusive Workplaces Start With Understanding Stigma can limit a person’s ability to succeed at work. It shows up when people hold false beliefs or make unfair judgments about others. How…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

From Doing What’s Required to Doing What’s Right—March 2026

From Doing What’s Required to Doing What’s Right Employees with a disability are often reluctant to tell their employers about it. Young workers may not know how to ask for…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read

How Mentorship Makes a Difference—March 2026

Helping everyone belong: How mentorship makes a difference We surveyed 1,000 people who identified as having a disability. We also spoke with 30 mentors and mentees to learn about their…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Summary for executives​
Human Resources
March 31, 2026 4 min read
Series:GDP by Industry

Canada’s Economy Sees Modest Growth in January

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.1 per cent in January, following a 0.2 per cent rise in December. Good-producing industries drove the increase for the month, expanding by…
Topics: GDP by industry
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada
Energy Economics, GDP Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Oil and Gas, Population Research, Tariffs, Trade Export and Import
Quick Take
Canadian Economics
March 31, 2026 2-min read

Self-Employment and Indigenous Export Potential—March 2026

Mapping Indigenous Export Potential: The Intersection of Indigenous Self-Employment With Canada’s Export Economy This research analyzes 2001 and 2021 Census data to examine the representation and distribution of self-employed Indigenous…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Business Research, Economy Analysis
First Nations in Canada, Indigenous Capacity Building, Indigenous Economic Development, Indigenous Employment, Indigenous Reconciliation, Indigenous Self-Determination, Inuit in Canada, Métis in Canada, Northern Canada, Trade Export and Import
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 31, 2026 8 min read
Ontario budget, Ontario landscape
Series:Provincial Fiscal Outlook

Ontario Budget 2026: Another Province with Bigger-than-expected Deficits

Persistent trade tensions with the United States and global economic uncertainty have once again disrupted Ontario’s fiscal outlook, leading to an expected deficit of $13.8 billion for fiscal year 2026–27,…
Topics: Provincial Economic Analysis
Subject Matter: Business Research, Canada Budget
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Fiscal Updates, GDP Canada, Healthcare in Canada, Household in Economics, Housing Market Forecast, Inflation Impact, Interest Rate, Oil and Gas, Ontario, Salary Research, Trade Export and Import
Commentary
Canadian Economics
March 27, 2026 5-min read
Series:Leadership Perspectives

A New Era in Energy in Canada with Mark Parsons and Pedro Antunes

Leadership Perspectives: Economic Matters, Episode 23 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify All Leadership Perspective Episodes In this episode we explore the changing relationship around energy and potential for…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Sustainable Economy
Subject Matter: Alberta, Business Research
Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Industry Analysis, Oil and Gas, Provincial Research, Sustainable Finance
Podcast
Canadian Economics
March 25, 2026 35-min listen

Immigration and Labour Markets in Canada’s North—March 2026

Immigration in Canada’s North: Labour Market Impacts In this research, we examine the impact of immigration on labour markets in five regions of Canada’s North: Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy, Indigenous Communities
Subject Matter: Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada
First Nations in Canada, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Inclusive Growth, Indigenous Capacity Building, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Northern Canada, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory, Population Research, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada, Yukon Territory
Online Experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities
March 25, 2026 17 min read

Self-Employment Resources for Neurodiverse Canadians—March 2026

Mapping Self-Employment Resources for Neurodivergent Canadians This guide offers evidence-based insights and tips to help neurodivergent Canadians explore, plan, and navigate their journey into self-employment or entrepreneurship. An interactive map…
Topics: DEI Research, People and Culture
Subject Matter: DEI in the Workplace, Disability in the Workplace
Equity in the Workplace, Future of Work, Innovation and Growth, Job Transitions, Neurodiversity at Work, Upskilling the Workforce, Workplace Barriers
Online Experience
Education & Skills
March 24, 2026 2 min read

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