Future Skills Centre

Canadians need to prepare for a changing labour market. The Future Skills Centre—Centre des Compétences futures (FSC–CCF) will help them transition and adapt to new jobs. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, the Future Skills Centre is a partnership between Blueprint, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Signal49 Research.

As part of our commitment to the Future Skills Centre, Signal49 Research will research future skills needs, lead knowledge mobilization and convening activities, and facilitate the exchange of ideas by developing a pan-Canadian stakeholder network.

Latest Research

Neurodivergent Work-Integrated Learning—October 2026

Fostering Neurodivergent Talent: Participation, Barriers, and Experiences in Work-Integrated Learning This research examines neurodivergent learners’ experiences with work-integrated learning programs: learners’ awareness of programs and perceived value; participation rates; neurodivergence…

Topics: DEI Research, Skills and Workforce Development

Subject Matter: Education in Canada, Employment Plan

Issue briefing

Education & Skills

October 14, 2026 17 min read

PSE Student Experiences With Generative AI—September 2026

AI Adoption Outpaces Readiness: Student Experiences With Generative AI in Canadian Post-Secondary Education With AI becoming increasingly embedded in education and the workforce, this research summarizes the results of Signal49’s…

Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis

Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Education in Canada

Data briefing

Education & Skills

September 29, 2026 10 min read

Productivity Potential of AI Tools in Canada—September 2026

The Right AI Tool for the Job: The Productivity Potential of AI Applications in Canada In this briefing, we examine the productivity effects of AI across four levels: individual AI…

Topics: Technology and Innovation Analysis

Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research

Data briefing

Innovation & Technology

September 10, 2026 13 min read

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See Where Your Skills Can Take You

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Events

AI in Action at Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

December 1, 2026 • Webinar

Artificial intelligence is transforming how post-secondary institutions teach, learn, conduct research, and prepare students for a changing world of work. In response, colleges, polytechnics, and universities across Canada are experimenting with new approaches to AI literacy, curriculum renewal, workforce preparation, institutional governance, and student engagement.

Listening to You

We recently heard from Canadians across the country on how the Future Skills Centre can best meet your region’s priorities.

Signal49 Research organized the Regional Sounding Tour and the Virtual Regional Sounding Tour as part of the Future Skills Centre’s strategic roundtable events. By listening to Canadians in the skills and training community, we gained valuable insights into the skills that will be needed tomorrow.

Find out more about the top issues facing Canadians.

Virtual Regional Sounding Tour

For details about our 2019 Regional Sounding Tour.

Regional Sounding Tour

Former Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

The world of work is changing and Canadians need to be equipped to seize the opportunities this presents. Future Skills is part of the Government’s plan to build an agile workforce that can find and keep good, well-paying jobs, and strengthen the middle class so that everyone has a fair chance at success—today and tomorrow.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu

President and Vice-chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University

As Canada’s leader in innovative, career-oriented education, Toronto Metropolitan University is proud to lead the consortium for this important federal government initiative. With expertise in multidisciplinary, large-scale research and evaluation projects, TMU is a community builder that convenes academics, governments, non-profits, and industry to better understand and promote diversity, entrepreneurship, and employment. TMU is well-positioned to help prepare all Canadians for emerging opportunities today and beyond.

Mohamed Lachemi

Chief Executive Officer, Signal49 Research

Signal49 Research is pleased to be at the centre of this exciting and important federal initiative for workforce development and the future of work. We will be undertaking new research and convening initiatives with a keen focus on offering innovative ideas on what we can do as a Country to keep pace with new technologies and the rapidly changing nature of work.

Susan Black

President and CEO, Blueprint

Blueprint is delighted to be a partner in this ground-breaking initiative. Our expertise in skills development and extensive experience executing complex research and evaluation projects will allow us to confidently lead the FSC/CCF evidence generation strategy. Working together, we will build a culture of evidence-informed decision-making that will strengthen our skills development ecosystem and improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Canada.

Karen Myers

Vice President, Signal49 Research

Our work with FSC has led to significant breakthroughs in our understanding of key questions. This includes identifying who faces the most automation risks and how we can help them transition into new roles, identifying and quantifying key skills gaps, and highlighting the potential of blended market and land-based economies in Canada’s far north.

Michael Burt

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