September 30, 2016
CICan applauds the launch of the Government of Canada’s Innovation Agenda and the opportunity to provide input on behalf of its members across the country. We welcome the invitation to contribute to the design of a broad, national action plan that will foster a confident nation of innovators, put Canada on the path to long-term economic growth and maintain its status as one of the best places in the world to live. CICan members look forward to playing a central role in both the development and the implementation of this action plan.
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August 18, 2016
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-Budget Consultations
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September 14, 2015
Expand employment opportunities for Canadians by investing in better labour market information, apprenticeship completion and the employability of youth Better Labour Market Information Misalignment of skills development and demand across Canada has consequences for employers, recent graduates and unemployed or displaced workers. Impacts vary across the country as well as across and within sectors. Canada needs a deliberate and coordinated approach to labour market information to target education and training investments more effectively, facilitate labour market transitions, support labour mobility and meet specific sector needs.
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August 27, 2015
Colleges and Institutes Canada recommendations focus on maximizing opportunities for skills development and labour market participation for all Canadians. Integration of youth, vulnerable groups, and immigrants into the labour market through colleges and institutes is essential for addressing skills gaps.
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