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Education & Skills
The Conference Board of Canada helps inform and improve Canada’s education and skills sectors. Through independent and collaborative evidence-based research and analysis, we examine and address key issues in the country’s fast-changing learning ecosystems. Our work provides leaders with the actionable insights they need to build a stronger future.
Featured Researcher

Jane Hutchison
Senior Manager, Future Skills Research, Education & Skills
Jane Hutchison is a Senior Manager for our Future Skills Research at The Conference Board of Canada. As a member of the Education and Skills team, Jane leads research projects on workplace inclusion and the skills that are needed for the future of work.
Higher Education Trends Reports: Student Mobility
December 8, 2025
Looking ahead, PSIs will need strategies that strengthen enrolment stability and improve graduate retention as mobility patterns shift. Declining international student numbers call for broader recruitment markets and more resilient enrolment plans.
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Education & Skills Publications
Executive Council
Members gain fresh insights, identify new strategies, and face challenges unique to universities and colleges.
Canadian Council of College Futures
The Canadian Council for College Futures (CCCF) provides a forum for college and polytechnic leaders to hear from key thought leaders in Canada while sharing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned within a vibrant community of practice. The CCCF helps college and polytechnic leaders develop strategies in response to an evolving sector by bringing together industry, academia, and applied research to solve pressing educational issues.
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