Key Economic and Labour Force Issues Facing Canada’s Manufacturing Sector

(Conference Board of Canada)

The Conference Board of Canada has released a report for the Government of Canada identifying the key issues facing the manufacturing sector in Canada and their impacts on labour market and skills requirements.

Accompanying this report are case studies that examine the impact of four innovative Sector Council programs aimed at overcoming specific labour market challenges in Canada’s apparel, wood manufacturing, plastics, and textiles industries.

More information, and a link to download the report, is available here.