The Real 2026 Workforce Challenge Isn’t Job Loss — It’s the Skills Gap

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate conversations about the future of work, many people fear widespread job displacement. But new evidence tells a different story.In this episode of Workforce Weekly, host Sandi Ramsay, Executive Director of the Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD), unpacks key insights from Randstad Canada’s Labour Market Outlook Report (December 10, 2025). The research points to a more urgent and growing challenge for employers and communities alike: closing Canada’s widening skills gap.Sandi explores what this shift means for employers, job seekers, educators, and workforce partners across Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington counties — and why focusing on skills development, upskilling, and workforce adaptability is now more critical than ever.Whether you’re planning for 2026 or navigating hiring pressures today, this conversation offers timely insight into where the labour market is really headed — and how we can prepare.