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December 16
Robotics skills-training can tackle productivity crisis: report
A new report by the Canadian Robotics Council (CRC) calls on the federal government to develop a national robotics strategy that prioritizes robotics adoption and upskilling and training to address Canada’s lagging productivity. Entitled 2024 What We Heard Report, it summarizes the insights and recommendations that emerged during the CRC’s third annual symposium. Held in […]
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November 29
“Turbocharging Canada’s Competitiveness,” co-sponsored with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, included 20 leaders from leading companies, think tanks, and start-ups. General Motors Canada, Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Capstone Networks Inc.... Read More
November 25
U of T was ranked the number one university in Canada and the top public institution in North America for producing work-ready graduates, according to the recently released Global University Employability Ranking 2019. The same ranking placed U of T 15th overall among 250 universities in 41 countri... Read More
November 21
The gig economy is quickly becoming a central part of Canadian life. The jobs aren’t just limited to Uber and Skip the Dishes. Grocery stores, laundries and more are banking on a new workforce that will accept jobs on a per-task basis. As sociologists, we envision a decentralized workforce, beref... Read More
November 20
First-time Liberal Member of Parliament and University of Toronto Faculty of Law Professor Anita Anand has been named the federal minister of public services and procurement. Anand, who is currently on leave from U of T after being elected to represent the riding of Oakville, Ont. in the most recen... Read More