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.

Support Canadian innovation by increasing funding for college and institute applied research Colleges and institutes enhance innovation by undertaking applied research that leverages their strong connections to industry and communities. These institutions provide talent, creative ideas and facilities that generate economic and social gains. In the past year alone, colleges and institutes worked with over 6,300 partners in all sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop new or adapted products, services, technology and processes. College and institute students are an integral part of applied research activity. Students gain relevant applied research experience through interactions with industry and community partners... Read more