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September 18, 2023

Providing accurate and timely Labour Market Information can make Canada’s workforce more accessible to people with disabilities

As part of our efforts to support economic development and social prosperity across Canada, Magnet works with labour market information experts, AI technology, and others to […]
July 24, 2023

Supporting and empowering those living with HIV: an interview with Christian Hui

Since it first became known four decades ago, there have been significant improvements in healthcare for people living with HIV. These improvements have allowed those impacted […]
July 19, 2023

AI integration is disruptive but not destructive to newsrooms, journalism professor says

Research indicates that upskilling is necessary for journalists to keep up with evolving AI technologies in the newsroom. With the rising popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
July 12, 2023

Navigating a Skills Mismatch Challenge

As I reflect on the ever-evolving labour market landscape in Canada, I was struck by economics reporter Matt Lundy’s piece in this weekend’s Globe & Mail, […]
June 12, 2023

Avec le programme Parcours de carrière en construction, il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir de l’expérience pour décrocher un poste gratifiant

Une nouvelle initiative menée par ConstruForce Canada aide à mettre en relation les chercheurs d’emploi et les petites et moyennes entreprises du secteur de la construction, créant ainsi de nouveaux réservoirs de talents issus de communautés inexploitées et diversifiées.
June 7, 2023

Grow your business online with a $2,400 grant from the Government of Canada

When businesses adopt technology, they tend to be more productive, competitive and resilient. The business case for digitization took on new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
June 6, 2023

Embracing Change: Reflections on my Experience with Remote Work

Everyday we are tasked with making decisions that consider the needs of our teams, our organizational culture, and our business objectives.   In today’s ever-evolving work environment, […]
May 30, 2023

No experience required to land a rewarding role with Construction Career Pathways program

A new initiative from BuildForce Canada helps connect job seekers with small and medium-sized construction employers, creating fresh pipelines of talent from untapped, diverse communities.
May 26, 2023

The role employers play in helping newcomers adjust to Canada

Many newcomers have hopes and dreams of building a better life in Canada but may face challenges when immigrating to a new country and getting settled. […]
May 11, 2023

How Nick Robinson took breaking from the Yukon to the Olympics

When breaking debuts at the 2024 Olympics, Nick Robinson hopes the breaking mindset, which encourages creativity and teamwork, can go global.
May 4, 2023

How Magnet technology is helping job seekers connect with work opportunities in Manitoba

YES! Winnipeg utilized Magnet’s technology to power an easy-to-use platform where local and international job seekers can match their skills to jobs offered by Manitoba employers.
April 20, 2023

Skills training for net-zero economy boosts building workforce and helps reduce emissions

To achieve its net-zero goals, Canada needs a pipeline of workers equipped with the latest green building skills. Here’s how one unique training program is helping.
April 19, 2023

In the fight against climate change, more resilient communities includes stronger workplaces

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) recently hosted a free webinar, Climate Change: Workplace Impacts, that explored how climate change affects both our […]
April 6, 2023

Looking for your next ‘green’ job? Here are some tips and resources from experts

A recent webinar from the Leadership Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University examines jobs in the low-carbon economy and the skills needed in this growing sector.
April 4, 2023

Nova Scotia’s Study and Stay program is helping international students break into the local labour market

EduNova’s Shawna Garrett explains how the Study and Stay program creates paths to settlement and long-term employment for international students and graduates in Nova Scotia.
March 24, 2023

Work-Integrated Learning program provides talent pipeline to jobs in vital trucking sector

Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Program uses Work-Integrated Learning to introduce young job seekers to non-driver roles in transportation, and connects talent-hungry employers to new workers.
March 9, 2023

Selon l’économiste Armine Yalnizyan, les contraintes de temps qui s’annoncent constituent un risque pour la qualité du travail des Canadiens

Alors que des millions de baby-boomers quittent le marché du travail, la cohorte qui les suit est confrontée à des obligations de soins non rémunérés envers les générations plus jeunes et plus âgées, mais ne dispose que de peu de temps pour elle-même.
March 9, 2023

Looming time crunch threatens work quality for Canadians, economist Armine Yalnizyan says

As millions of boomers leave Canada’s workforce, the tiny cohort behind them faces unpaid care obligations to older and younger generations, but little time for themselves.