Roundtables on Economic Growth, Innovation and the Future of Work
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The COVID-19 crisis has underscored the need for Canada to tackle long-standing economic weaknesses. As the country emerges from the pandemic, policymakers must move decisively to expand Canada’s economic potential and create the conditions for long-term growth. Building a more prosperous future will require action on three fronts: human capital, business investment and innovation.
The Public Policy Forum is partnering with the Business Council of Canada to host three virtual roundtables that will explore potential solutions to Canada’s economic challenges.
This series of roundtables will build on the Council’s recently released report, Powering a Strong Recovery: An Economic Growth Plan for Canada.
For more information, contact Katherine Feenan, Policy Lead.
Agenda
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Roundtable 1: Approaches to Reskilling and Upskilling Displaced Workers
The pandemic has dramatically accelerated a transition that was already underway in Canada’s labour market, driven by rapid technological advancement, the rise of the gig economy and ongoing demographic shifts. The world of work is changing and millions of lower-skilled workers are at risk of being left behind as a result of automation and digitization. Adding to the challenge is the fact that those most in need of skills training are often the least able to access it.
Building an agile and resilient workforce will require continued investments by Canadian businesses in employee learning and development, and strong partnerships with governments and post-secondary institutions. At a time when labour shortages are a fact of life in some sectors, the private sector has an opportunity to take a more active role in reskilling and upskilling displaced workers.
This roundtable will look at new and innovative approaches to skills development both in Canada and abroad.
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