News & Articles

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 […]
March 12, 2025

Thriving Through Uncertainty: Securing Canada’s Future with Collaboration and Innovation

Uncertainty can be daunting, but Magnet stands ready to support and strengthen connections between businesses, industry, policymakers, educators, and technology leaders to create a more resilient labour market.
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.
November 19, 2024

Magnet Network Live: A New Era of Collaboration

Magnet, housed at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), recently hosted an event that redefined the standard for professional gatherings.
October 25, 2024

Dani Gomez-Ortega encourages organizations to embrace complexity to foster workplace inclusion

Discover how workplaces can foster true inclusivity for trans individuals. Activist and leader Dani Gomez-Ortega discusses the importance of building partnerships, debunking myths, and creating safe and supportive environments.
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.
September 9, 2024

TalentED YYC portal helping Calgary employers unlock new WIL opportunities

Having already facilitated twice as many work-integrated learning opportunities as organizers expected, this Magnet-powered portal linking seven Calgary post-secondary institutions is looking to expand across Alberta.
April 25, 2024

AI’s swift progress demands lifelong learning as our anchor

By Emily Madden Senior Director, Magnet As the year draws to a close I’m taking time for introspection, seeking fresh insights from our collective journey. This […]
January 29, 2024

Bridging global talent and local business: How the Work in Manitoba portal is changing the game for employers

Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) is Winnipeg’s lead economic development agency, driven by the needs of the business community and private sector funding. EDW’s mission is […]