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Master Technological Change and Labor Market Dynamics
Explore how automation, AI, and digital platforms transform Canadian employment patterns and workforce adaptation strategies.
What You'll Learn
Technological change transforms Canadian employment through automation and platforms
Automation creates technological unemployment while requiring workforce skill adaptation
Gig economy platforms challenge traditional employment relationships and benefits
Policy responses include reskilling programs and employment insurance reforms
What You'll Practice
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Analyze technological unemployment causes and effects across Canadian industries
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Evaluate gig economy impacts on worker classification and benefits
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Examine automation effects on wage gaps and regional employment
Why This Matters
Understanding technological change helps students navigate evolving career opportunities and economic policies in Canada's rapidly transforming labor market.
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Automation
Labor Markets
Technological Change
Employment Policy
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