SKILLS FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD JUNE 2021 Innovation in Post- Secondary Education STACEY J. YOUNG, FIONA M. DELLER, KAREN E. MCCALLUM Good Policy. Better Canada. The Public Policy Forum builds bridges among diverse participants in the policy-making process and gives them a platform to examine issues, offer new perspectives and feed fresh ideas into critical policy discussions. We believe good policy is critical to making a better Canada — a country that’s cohesive, prosperous and secure. We contribute by Conducting research on critical issues Convening candid dialogues on research subjects Recognizing exceptional leaders Our approach — called Inclusion to Conclusion — brings emerging and established voices to policy conversations, which informs conclusions that identify obstacles to success and pathways forward. PPF is an independent, non-partisan charity whose members are a diverse group of private, public and non-profit organizations. ppforum.ca TWITTER@ppforumca The Diversity Institute conducts and co-ordinates multi- disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success. Our action- oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. The Diversity Institute is a research lead for the Future Skills Centre. For more information, visit ryerson.ca/diversity or contact
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