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CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.
Building Ontario’s Future: One Million University Graduates Needed to Drive Innovation and Growth (Council of Ontario Universities)
This report forecasts that Ontario will require more than one million university-educated workers between 2026 and 2035 to meet labour market demands driven by economic growth and retirements. The highest demand is expected in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, followed closely by business, finance and health care sectors.
Job vacancies, first quarter 2026 (Statistics Canada)
This statistical release shows that Canadian job vacancies increased by 2.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking the first quarterly rise since 2022. Despite this short-term increase, vacancies declined year over year for positions requiring a trade certificate, a non-university certificate or a university credential below a bachelor’s degree.
Mining Skills Innovation Research Project (Future Skills Centre)
Funded by the Future Skills Centre, this research project examines British Columbia’s mining sector and projects a need for up to 35,000 new workers over the next 10 years to offset retirements and fill critical vacancies. The findings recommend establishing a specialized skills accelerator framework to address significant regional training barriers.
More than 4 in 10 Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in the second half of 2026 (Robert Half)
According to new survey research, 44 per cent of Canadian professionals plan to search for a new role in the next six months. The survey highlights that career advancement and better benefits are primary drivers, while more than half of respondents note that AI-generated application materials have significantly increased job market competition.
New survey finds Canadians see opportunity to strengthen support for young adults entering the workforce (Meridian Credit Union)
Commissioned by Meridian Credit Union, this national survey reveals that seven in 10 Canadians believe more support is needed for young adults transitioning into the workforce. The data highlights a strong public demand for accessible, hands-on skills development programs that provide practical pathways to long-term employment.
Workplace artificial intelligence use: A profile of sociodemographic and job characteristics, September 2024 to July 2025 (Statistics Canada)
This analytical study outlines the rapid adoption of automation technologies across Canada, noting that generative AI use at work nearly doubled over the survey period to reach 30 per cent by July 2025. The report highlights that workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher are five times more likely to utilize these tools compared to those with a high school diploma.
