News & Articles

August 11, 2026

Leadership at a time of radical uncertainty

Paul Jenkins offers his extended thoughts on his recent op-ed in the Globe and Mail, "Are Canada's leaders up to the task in this world of radical uncertainty?"
July 29, 2026

The future of work: why disruption is really a sign of opportunity

Liberty Square Consulting founder and Magnet Advisory Board member Andrew Williams shares what he’s learned about disruptive technology and what it means for leaders.
June 30, 2026

Canada’s education gap is costing Indigenous communities—closing it starts with access

The opportunity before us is clear: if Canada can build trusted, culturally relevant pathways to education, skills development, and digital learning, we can ensure Indigenous talent is not forced to choose between career success and community belonging.
May 27, 2026

Student Work Placement Program data shows strong and consistent employer demand for student hiring

Despite the lagging numbers around youth employment, the most recent data for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) demonstrates that employers still understand the value of […]
April 1, 2026

A lot left in the tank: Why Canadians are working longer and what it means for our economic future

Researched and written by the Magnet Insights Team Canada’s workforce is getting older, with a greater and greater share being represented by those aged 55-64. This […]
January 6, 2026

Immigration and housing constraints among the key barriers to a stronger Atlantic economy

The future of work in Atlantic Canada will be built on collaboration, inclusive growth, and policies that match labour realities with economic ambitions.
January 6, 2026

What Atlantic Canada teaches us about the future of work

Leaders at MNLSpotlight Atlantic Canada shared how adaptability, collaboration, and new talent narratives are helping the region respond to demographic and workforce challenges.
January 6, 2026

Manitoba’s Northern and Indigenous communities represent significant untapped potential for a future-ready workforce

Manitoba is preparing for growth, but that growth will depend heavily on Northern and Indigenous participation, regional infrastructure, and long term collaboration across the province.
January 6, 2026

Why Manitoba is poised for a defining workforce moment

Leaders at MNLSpotlight Manitoba explored productivity, AI adoption, and talent strategy, highlighting why Manitoba is uniquely positioned to drive Canada’s future of work.
January 6, 2026

Canada’s learning systems need to keep up with changes in the way we work

MNLSpotlight Alberta made it clear that the world of work is changing too quickly for learning to remain something that happens once, early in life, and then quietly recedes into the background.
January 6, 2026

Atlantic Canada’s approach to innovation offers important lessons for the rest of the country

Innovation isn’t just adopting new technology. In Atlantic Canada, it’s a matter of finding new ways to use existing resources to achieve new goals–an approach that can benefit all of Canada.
January 6, 2026

What happens when a country doesn’t like to brag?

I left our MNLSpotlight Manitoba event in Winnipeg thinking about a paradox that feels increasingly Canadian. We build strong sectors, we collaborate well, and we generate real momentum, yet the stories we tell about ourselves rarely capture the full scope of what’s happening. 
September 3, 2025

Generation in Limbo: Canada’s Youth Employment Crisis

Canada’s young people are standing at the edge of a generational tipping point. Despite headlines of post-pandemic recovery and economic resilience, youth unemployment is quietly escalating […]
February 5, 2025

Struggling to adopt AI at your business? MindPort’s McKenzie Lloyd-Smith shares his three core pillars

MindPort founder McKenzie Lloyd-Smith approaches AI from a human-centric perspective. He explains why the right strategy, the right training, and the right governance are needed to use AI most effectively.
October 9, 2024

Career development: Building the foundation of the future of work

The future of work is an imposing, ambiguous – and exciting – premise. Vital conversations about policy change, technological evolutions, economic projections, and skills gaps highlight […]
September 25, 2024

AI in workforce development: Challenges, opportunities and the human touch

As professionals in employment service organizations, we’re at the forefront of an exciting yet challenging era. Artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation are growing exponentially, transforming how we approach workforce development. This evolution brings a blend of challenges and opportunities we must navigate with insight and agility. 
September 20, 2024

Reflections on MagnetAI: fostering collaboration and guiding AI adoption for Canada’s future of work

Magnet's Senior Director Emily Madden explains how MagnetAI is removing barriers to AI skills and adoption to create a future of work that benefits all Canadians.
October 12, 2023

Student Work Placement Program boosts career prospects & affordability for young Canadians

This article is the latest in a series highlighting the findings of The Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Student Success and the Canadian Economy, which explores […]