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Signal49 Research’s research team is exploring the latest breakthroughs and discussions shaping the artificial intelligence landscape. From new and emerging AI technologies to regulatory updates and the evolving job market, check back here to stay informed on what’s happening at the cutting-edge of AI and its implications for the future.

April 17, 2026

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. What happens when AI stops acting like a better autocomplete and starts behaving more like a junior software developer? The newest model innovations excel at reasoning, execution, and learning. And full-on agentic AI platforms like OpenClaw, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex are rewriting the rules of the digital world.

Quick take  •  3-min read

Adam Vanzella Yang

Adam Vanzella Yang

Senior Research Associate, Education and Skills

Adam Vanzella Yang is a Senior Research Associate with the Education and Skills team at Signal49 Research. In this role, Adam leads various research projects on critical issues facing Canada’s postsecondary education system.

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Series:C-Suite Challenge Series

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C-Suite Challenge: The Executive View on AI—May 2026

C-Suite Challenge—The Executive View on AI: Risks, Priorities, and What Comes Next In this research, we examine the results of a survey of 1,732 C-suite executives from around the world,…
Topics: People and Culture, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Corporate Innovation, Future of Work, Innovation Strategy, Trade Export and Import
Issue briefing​
Human Resources
May 20, 2026 10 min read

How PSE Can Prepare an AI-Ready Workforce—May 2026

Preparing an AI-Ready Workforce: Strategies for Canadian Post-secondary Leaders Post-secondary leaders report an uneven landscape in preparing AI-ready graduates. While some institutions have rolled out coordinated, campus-wide AI literacy initiatives,…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Upskilling
Emerging Technologies, Experiential Learning, Future of Work, Inclusive Growth, Industry Analysis, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Workplace Barriers
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
May 14, 2026 20 min read
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C-Suite Challenge: AI Ambition—May 2026

C-Suite Challenge 2026: AI Ambition Meets Workforce Reality In this research, we examine the results of a survey of 1,732 C-suite executives from around the world, including 113 Canadian leaders,…
Topics: People and Culture, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Compensation and Benefits, Digital Upskilling, Emerging Technologies, Future of Work, Human Resources Management, Impact of Automation on Employment, Innovation Economy, Innovation Strategy, Labour Market, Organizational Culture, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Issue briefing​
Human Resources
May 4, 2026 8 min read
Series:Skill Trends

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Human Judgment Skills Trends—April 2026

The Human Edge in an AI Age In this research, we use online job postings data from our high-frequency labour market data, the Model of Occupations, Skills and Technology (MOST),…
Topics: People and Culture, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Corporate Innovation, Education in Canada, Employment Rate in Canada, Experiential Learning, Future of Work, Industry Analysis, Labour Market, Post Secondary Education in Canada, Provincial Research, Salary Research, Upskilling the Workforce, Workforce of the Future
Issue briefing​
Education & Skills
April 15, 2026 20 min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: March 16, 2026

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. From the creation of guardrails to concerns about protecting youth, the ethical implications of AI and its regulation have dominated…
Topics: Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Innovation
Education in Canada, Emerging Technologies, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
March 16, 2026 3-min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: February 26, 2026

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. Canada’s Department of National Defence released its first Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) on dual-use technology, where artificial intelligence continues to…
Topics: Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Canada Budget, Digital Upskilling, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, GDP Canada, Innovation Policy Strategy
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
February 26, 2026 4-min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: The Kids are Alright?

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. We’re back, the calendar’s flipped, and once again there’s one topic no tech conversation seems to be able to avoid:…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Economy Analysis, Employment Rate in Canada, Labour Market
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
February 13, 2026 3-min read

Evidence for Immigrant Mentorship and Networking—February 2026

Opening the Toolbox: Barriers to Immigrant Professional Mentorship and Networking Programs Immigrants face challenges integrating into Canada’s labour market. This literature review looks at the impact of professional mentorship and…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, DEI Research
Immigration Research and Policy, Skills and Workforce Development, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Challenges Faced by International Students
DEI in the Workplace, Economy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Equity in the Workplace, Immigrant Labour Integration, Immigrants Coming to Canada, Immigrants in the Workplace, Immigration Policies in Canada, Inclusive Growth, Inclusive Practices in the Workplace, Innovation and Growth, Job Transitions, Labour Market, Migrant Workers in Canada, Salary Research, Sense of Belonging at Work, Workplace Barriers
Primer
Immigration
February 3, 2026 17 min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: November 27, 2025

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. Just in time for the holidays and Black Friday, we examine the influence of AI in retail and shopping. The…
Topics: Business and Household Indicators, Canadian Economic Analysis
Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Consumer Trends, Corporate Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Employment Rate in Canada, GDP Canada, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation and Growth, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Jobs at Risk of Automation, Labour Market, Retail Outlook
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
November 27, 2025 3-min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: November 13, 2025

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue, we explore the potential opportunities and challenges of AI in innovative processes for logistics, healthcare, and media….
Topics: Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Emerging Technologies, Innovation Policy Strategy, Medical Technology
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
November 13, 2025 4-min read

The Future is Now: Innovation in Budget 2025

Overall impressions The innovation agenda in the 2025 budget is incremental at most, leveraging and rebranding programs such as the Venture “and Growth” Capital Catalyst Initiative and Strategic Response Fund,…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Artificial Intelligence, Business Research
Canada Budget, Corporate Innovation, Digital Upskilling, Emerging Technologies, Impact of Automation on Employment, Industry Analysis, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Innovation Strategy, Labour Market, Sustainable Finance
Commentary
Innovation & Technology
November 5, 2025 6-min read
Series:AI on the Horizon

AI on the Horizon: October 30, 2025

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue, we examine the implications of AI energy consumption. Canada’s abundant water, energy and land are being eyed…
Topics: Canadian Economic Analysis, Industry Economic Analysis
Technology and Innovation Analysis
Subject Matter: Alberta, Business Research
Carbon Emissions, Economic Forecast, Economy Analysis, Energy Economics, Household in Economics, Impacts of Climate Change, Innovation Economy, Innovation Policy Strategy, Oil and Gas, World Economy
Quick Take
Innovation & Technology
October 30, 2025 3-min read
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