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$13 tril.

of increased growth could be delivered by 2030 due to AI

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New AI technologies have increased productivity and operational efficiency across industries

$250 mil.

has been invested to support upskilling across Canada

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Funding will help workers to transition into new sectors and jobs

1.1 bil.

jobs are liable to be radically transformed by technology in the next decade

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Technological change and the green transition will significantly disrupt people’s livelihoods

100 mil.

new green economy jobs can potentially be created by 2030

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This will lead to a net job creation of 25 million jobs

15%

of the global workforce could be displaced by automation by 2030

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About 400 million workers worldwide will be impacted by technological advancements

18%

of work globally could be automated by AI

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Most jobs are more likely to be augmented rather than substituted by AI

23%

of global jobs expected to change by 2027

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The fastest-growing jobs are in AI, machine learning, sustainability, and business intelligence

27%

of jobs are in occupations at high-risk of automation

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AI has the potential to significantly impact manufacturing and finance sectors

36%

of jobs in Canada’s labour market are susceptible to automation

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50% or more of tasks could technically be automated

375 mil.

global workers may need to change occupations and learn new skills by 2030

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The demand for skill transition is high in both the short-term and the future

40%

of daily tasks could see significant automation through Generative AI and other technologies

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Tasks such as writing emails, and managing schedules will be impacted by Generative AI

50%

projected growth of employees in Canada’s clean energy sector by 2030

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Canada’s clean energy sector will grow to 639,200 from 430,500 people

50%

of workers having experimented with Generative AI, either at home or in the workplace

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Generative AI has increasingly become adopted by people in their personal and working lives

50%

of today’s work activities could be automated between 2030 and 2060

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As technical automation increases, the pace of workforce transformation will accelerate

60%

of people say they do not have the right capabilities to get their work done

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As new jobs emerge, workplace capabilities will shift

70%

of individuals who receive comprehensive training report enhanced job performance

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Strategic upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling are important to future proof careers

75%

of companies are looking to adopt big data, cloud computing and AI within the next 5 years

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There is a growing impact of digitalization on commerce and trade

85%

of employment growth over the last 80 years is due to technology-driven creation

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Technological innovation that initially displaces workers drives employment growth over the long run

90%

of hiring managers still face tough challenges in landing new talent.

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Hiring needs continue to outweigh economic uncertainty for many organisations.

92%

of executives think growth skills are more important than ever

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The fastest-growing skills are growth skills such as flexibility, ethics, and collaboration

92%

of current microcredential programs support working adults who wish to change their occupation

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These are essential tools for workers who wish to enter a new professional field

$13 tril.

of increased growth could be delivered by 2030 due to AI

Insight
New AI technologies have increased productivity and operational efficiency across industries

$250 mil.

has been invested to support upskilling across Canada

Insight
Funding will help workers to transition into new sectors and jobs

100 mil.

new green economy jobs can potentially be created by 2030

Insight
This will lead to a net job creation of 25 million jobs

1.1 bil.

jobs are liable to be radically transformed by technology in the next decade

Insight
Technological change and the green transition will significantly disrupt people’s livelihoods

15%

of the global workforce could be displaced by automation by 2030

Insight
About 400 million workers worldwide will be impacted by technological advancements

18%

of work globally could be automated by AI

Insight
Most jobs are more likely to be augmented rather than substituted by AI

23%

of global jobs expected to change by 2027

Insight
The fastest-growing jobs are in AI, machine learning, sustainability, and business intelligence

27%

of jobs are in occupations at high-risk of automation

Insight
AI has the potential to significantly impact manufacturing and finance sectors

36%

of jobs in Canada’s labour market are susceptible to automation

Insight
50% or more of tasks could technically be automated

375 mil.

global workers may need to change occupations and learn new skills by 2030

Insight
The demand for skill transition is high in both the short-term and the future

40%

of daily tasks could see significant automation through Generative AI and other technologies

Insight
Tasks such as writing emails, and managing schedules will be impacted by Generative AI

50%

of workers having experimented with Generative AI, either at home or in the workplace

Insight
Generative AI has increasingly become adopted by people in their personal and working lives

50%

projected growth of employees in Canada’s clean energy sector by 2030

Insight
Canada’s clean energy sector will grow to 639,200 from 430,500 people

60%

of people say they do not have the right capabilities to get their work done

Insight
As new jobs emerge, workplace capabilities will shift

50%

of today’s work activities could be automated between 2030 and 2060

Insight
As technical automation increases, the pace of workforce transformation will accelerate

70%

of individuals who receive comprehensive training report enhanced job performance

Insight
Strategic upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling are important to future proof careers

75%

of companies are looking to adopt big data, cloud computing and AI within the next 5 years

Insight
There is a growing impact of digitalization on commerce and trade

85%

of employment growth over the last 80 years is due to technology-driven creation

Insight
Technological innovation that initially displaces workers drives employment growth over the long run

90%

of hiring managers still face tough challenges in landing new talent.

Insight
Hiring needs continue to outweigh economic uncertainty for many organisations.

92%

of executives think growth skills are more important than ever

Insight
The fastest-growing skills are growth skills such as flexibility, ethics, and collaboration

92%

of current microcredential programs support working adults who wish to change their occupation

Insight
These are essential tools for workers who wish to enter a new professional field

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15%

of the global workforce could be displaced by automation by 2030

About 400 million workers worldwide will be impacted by technological advancements

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92%

of current microcredential programs support working adults who wish to change their occupation

These are essential tools for workers who wish to enter a new professional field

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$250 mil.

has been invested to support upskilling across Canada

Funding will help workers to transition into new sectors and jobs

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27%

of jobs are in occupations at high-risk of automation

AI has the potential to significantly impact manufacturing and finance sectors

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70%

of individuals who receive comprehensive training report enhanced job performance

Strategic upskilling, reskilling, and cross-skilling are important to future proof careers

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18%

of work globally could be automated by AI

Most jobs are more likely to be augmented rather than substituted by AI

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375 mil.

global workers may need to change occupations and learn new skills by 2030

The demand for skill transition is high in both the short-term and the future

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60%

of people say they do not have the right capabilities to get their work done

As new jobs emerge, workplace capabilities will shift

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