Grounded in Real Labour Markets
Shaping global conversations on the future of work.
Mark Patterson is the Executive Director of Magnet (Toronto Metropolitan University), where he works with partners across Canada to tackle the toughest workforce challenges—skills transformation, technology adoption, labour market coordination, and inclusive growth.
Known for clear insights and practical strategies, Mark brings a systems lens to the future of work—connecting what employers need, what learners experience, and what policymakers can enable. Whether addressing senior leadership, international forums, or cross-sector audiences, he delivers grounded, action-oriented perspectives that move conversations from ambition to implementation
Topics Mark Speaks On
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AI & the Labour Market
(adoption, readiness, workforce impacts)
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Productivity, Competitiveness, & Innovation
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Lifelong Learning & Skills Ecosystems
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Work-Integrated Learning & Talent Pipelines
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Labour Market Coordination & Systems Change
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Inclusive Workforce Development
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Future Skills: What Works at Scale
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Cross-Sector Collaboration
(government, industry, education, community)
Speaking Engagements
What Audiences can Expect
Mark Patterson brings clarity, momentum, and grounded optimism to moments of change. His sessions feel conversational and engaging, but they’re built on substance. Mark helps audiences make sense of complex shifts—across policy, technology, workforce, and systems—and understand what those shifts mean for the decisions in front of them.
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Mark in Action
