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Signal49 Research helps Canada’s education and training systems prepare for the future of work. We examine key issues in the country’s evolving learning ecosystems, identify emerging skills, and deliver insights and resources that help workers and students develop their skills. Through expertise in labour market modelling and ubbiased, collaborative research, we provide tools, events, and peer advisory groups that strengthen education and skills systems nationwide.

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Featured Research

After the Gold Rush: Canada’s International Student Reckoning

This op-ed was originally published by Times Higher Education on March 11, 2026. For more than a decade, international students were the most predictable source of growth in Canadian post-secondary…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Challenges Faced by International Students, Immigrant Labour Integration
Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada
Op-ed
March 17, 2026 4-min read
Series:Higher Education Trends

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Higher Education Trends Report: Enrolment Outlook—March 2026

Higher Education Trend Report: Enrolment Outlook This research examines current and forecasted post-secondary enrolment trends in Canada, including college, university, and international student enrolment. How are recent federal immigration policy…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Canada Budget
Challenges Faced by International Students, Education in Canada, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research
Online Experience
March 5, 2026 20 min read

AI-PowerED: Will AI Change Post-secondary Teaching and Learning?

In this research, we discuss the findings of our interviews with 42 individuals who are leading or supporting artificial intelligence (AI) integration in post-secondary institutions (PSIs). What are some risks…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Digital Upskilling, Education in Canada
Emerging Technologies, Future of Work, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Issue briefing​
December 12, 2024 15 min read

Forecasting Demand for Skilled Tradespeople—March 2025

Training for Tomorrow: Addressing Future Demand for Skilled Tradespeople In this page, we introduce a study that will investigate how reducing emissions will influence demand for skilled tradespeople in construction…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Carbon Emissions, Economy Analysis
Education in Canada, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Sustainable Finance, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Online Experience
March 20, 2025 3 min read

Advancing Neuroinclusive Policies and Practices in Post-Secondary Education

Our recent report draws on insights from the first national survey of neurodivergent students and graduates in Canada, as well as in-depth interviews with neurodivergent students, graduates, and accessibility services…
Topics: DEI Research, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Education in Canada, Post Secondary Education in Canada
Quick Take
February 5, 2025 2-min read
Series:ROI of Higher Education

ROI of Higher Education: November 26, 2025

Key Insights Cost of higher education Tuition for domestic students is not always aligned with program costs, and in all cases falls short of covering per-student costs. Institutions must rely…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Challenges Faced by International Students
Education in Canada, Household in Economics, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Salary Research
Quick Take
November 26, 2025 2-min read
Series:Skill Trends

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Data Science Skills Trends—January 2026

Work, Recoded: Data Science Skills Trend In this research, we examine online job postings data from our high-frequency labour market data (formerly Vicinity Jobs), the Model of Occupations, Skills and…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Alberta, Artificial Intelligence
British Columbia, Corporate Innovation, Digital Upskilling, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Employment Rate in Canada, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Ontario, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Salary Research
Issue briefing​
January 28, 2026 17 min read

Latest Research

After the Gold Rush: Canada’s International Student Reckoning

This op-ed was originally published by Times Higher Education on March 11, 2026. For more than a decade, international students were the most predictable source of growth in Canadian post-secondary…
Topics: Immigration Research and Policy, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Challenges Faced by International Students, Immigrant Labour Integration
Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada
Op-ed
March 17, 2026 4-min read
Series:Higher Education Trends

inFact subscribers or purchase required. to access.

Higher Education Trends Report: Enrolment Outlook—March 2026

Higher Education Trend Report: Enrolment Outlook This research examines current and forecasted post-secondary enrolment trends in Canada, including college, university, and international student enrolment. How are recent federal immigration policy…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Atlantic Canada, Canada Budget
Challenges Faced by International Students, Education in Canada, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigration Policies in Canada, Industry Analysis, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research
Online Experience
March 5, 2026 20 min read

Following Career Paths to Forecast Skills—February 2026

From Jobs to Journeys: Enhancing Forecasts With the Career Paths and Skill Transformations Model In this research, we delve into the Career Paths and Skill Transformations (CaST) model, which leverages…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Skills and Workforce Development
Subject Matter: Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis
Education in Canada, Job Transitions, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Salary Research
Primer
February 26, 2026 28 min read
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