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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
Heather McIntosh
Director, Education & Skills
Heather McIntosh oversees all the education and skills team’s Future Skills Centre research. She brings expertise in Canada’s education and training landscape to develop and propel this Knowledge Areas’ long-term research agenda with a view to tackling the emerging issues, trends, and best practices.
Higher Education Trend Report: Student Outcomes
June 3, 2025
Canada’s post-secondary system is producing skilled graduates, but challenges remain in matching credentials to evolving labour market demands. Continued progress depends on supporting student pathways, reducing mismatches, and leveraging the full potential of domestic and international talent.
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Education & Skills Publications
This research considers a wide variety of national and international statistics to analyze Canadian post-secondary…
This research examines the increasing hiring demand for digital marketing skills across occupations, sectors, and…
Cette expérience en ligne présente un nouveau projet de recherche sur les pratiques exemplaires qui…
This online experience introduces a new research initiative that will explore best practices and develop…
Cette page Web présente notre projet de recherche à venir sur l’incidence qu’auront les mesures…
This webpage introduces our upcoming research into how measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will…
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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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