Industry.live Podcast: Dan Carpenter on Canada’s Workplace Training Gap, AI Literacy, and Future-Ready Skills

Why does Canada lag behind when it comes to workplace training—and what can businesses do about it? In this episode of Industry.live Podcast, Dan Carpenter, Director of Employer Relations at the Ottawa Education Group, joins us to unpack the realities of employee training in Canada.We dive into why Canadian companies invest far less in training compared to the U.S. and OECD peers, the critical role of AI literacy, and why soft skills like adaptability, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking matter more than ever. Dan also shares insights on how businesses can better integrate newcomers, build inclusive workplaces, and prepare for a tech-driven future.If you’re an HR leader, business executive, or simply curious about the future of work, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.