IRPP Event

Navigating Workforce Disruption in Canadian Communities (Webinar)

January 7, 2025

Join IRPP lead data analyst Ricardo Chejfec for an insightful webinar exploring the Institute’s recently launched Community Transformations Project, a groundbreaking research initiative addressing the challenges and opportunities for Canadian communities susceptible to economic disruption resulting from global efforts to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

During this session, Ricardo:

Presented key findings from the project, including that 10 per cent of Canadians live in communities that face potential workforce transformation

Demonstrated the innovative interactive map, which identifies communities at risk and provides valuable insights into their economic profiles

Discussed key policy recommendations for empowering local economies, enhancing resilience and fostering community-led transformation strategies

This webinar is perfect for policymakers, community leaders, economic development experts and anyone interested in how Canada can navigate the workforce challenges brought about by the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The presentation was given in English.

The Community Transformations Project is an initiative of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, in collaboration with the Canadian Community Economic Development Network’s Community Data Program, The Energy Mix and several experts. This project was made possible in part thanks to support from Vancity, the McConnell Foundation, and the Max Bell Foundation. Research independence is one of the IRPP’s core values, and the IRPP maintains editorial control over all publications.

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Ricardo Chejfec

Lead Data Analyst, IRPP

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Ricardo Chejfec is a policy researcher and the lead data analyst at the IRPP. He leads research and analysis for IRPP-authored publications, including Building a Package of Compromise Solutions for EI Reform and others in a series on Employment Insurance, as well as several policy briefs related to housing, transportation and food as part of the work of the Affordability Action Council. He is involved in research aimed at supporting workers and communities through the low-carbon workforce transformation and in research examining the role of industrial policy in Canada’s next economic transformation. He has authored several articles in Policy Options, the digital magazine of the IRPP, including To reform Employment Insurance, Ottawa must change the way it is financed, Will Employment Insurance reform worsen labour shortages? Not likely and High-quality training programs needed to weather labour market disruptions. He previously worked as a research associate and business analyst, and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in cognitive science and a Master of Public Policy from McGill University.