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Skills shortages and labour migration in the field of information and communication technology in Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand
Publication Date: 02 Oct 2020
Source: ILO
Digitalization is a key driver of change. As information and communication technology (ICT) continues to advance and digital technologies are further integrated into sectors across our economies, the skills that are needed the most also continue to change and are increasingly in demand. To better understand the implications for the world of work, the ILO’s ‘Future of Work in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)’ project has for the past two-and-a-half years conducted in-depth research on anticipated needs for skilled ICT workers and formulating strategies to address labour shortages, including the scaling up of investments in ICT education and training, and better governed international labour migration.

This report, the last of a series of three reports, summarizes the project’s findings, which were formulated on the basis of research conducted in Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. It provides an overview of: (a) trends in the ICT sector, ICT labour markets and the migration of ICT workers; (b) the potential demand for skilled workers and current and anticipated skills mismatches in the digital economy; and (c) strategies for improving ICT education and training. Furthermore, it summarizes the key research findings and outlines possible policy responses that could be adopted with a view to scaling up current initiatives to advance decent work opportunities in the digital economy.
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Building a highly skilled and resilient Canadian workforce through the Futureskills lab
Publication Date: 23 Apr 2018
Source: Other sources
Providing Canadian workers with the tools to adapt to a changing labour market would establish the conditions for inclusive economic growth, and create the opportunity for widespread increases in household incomes. As noted in a recent report from the Business Council of Canada, ‘skills make workers more resilient [and] able to adapt to inevitable change in a world where people have multiple jobs during their working lives.’ Further, greater support for skills development among disadvantaged groups, and for workers in the low-skill jobs most likely to be affected by automation, will be critical to developing an economy that works for all. Canada must respond to the monumental shifts occurring throughout the global labour market – agile and forward-looking national action today will help prepare future generations of Canadians for work success and boost Canada’s competitiveness on the global stage.

In this paper, the Council proposes the formation of a national non-governmental organization to operate as a laboratory for skills development and measurement in Canada. Led by an executive team drawn from the private, non-profit, and education sectors, the FutureSkills Lab would invite all levels of government, private sector organizations, labour unions, not-for-profits, and other interested parties to partner on an opt-in basis. Through project partnerships and co-financing opportunities, new and innovative approaches to skills development and outcome measurement will be explored. Drawing from these experiences, the FutureSkills Lab would amass learnings and best practices. By sharing these learnings, the Lab could help inform skills and training program funding decisions of multiple players, including government ministries, researchers, employers, and organizations dealing with labour market information. The Council believes that the FutureSkills Lab could catalyze and enable much more forward-looking approaches to preparing Canadians for the workforce.
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Canada Budget de 2017 – Bâtir une classe moyenne forte
Publication Date: 02 Jun 2017
Source: Other sources
Briefing du budget du Gouvernement du Canada pour 2017. Il met en évidence les investissements dans les compétences, l'innovation et les emplois de la classe moyenne comme l'un des principaux piliers du budget.
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Budget 2017 – Building a Strong Middle Class in Canada
Publication Date: 02 Jun 2017
Source: Other sources
Briefing of the Government of Canada's budget for 2017. It highlights the investments in skills, innovation and middle class jobs as one of the key pillars of the budget.