The Productivity Project is a collaboration among the Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research, LearningCITY Collective, Canada West Foundation, and the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. Together, we address a pivotal question:
How can human capital drive Canada's productivity?
Productivity Project
Economic, social, and cultural dynamics—driven by rapid technological advancements and globalization are profoundly reshaping regional economies. A region’s competitive advantage is no longer dictated by its access to natural resources; instead, it’s rooted in the productivity of its labour force.
Series 1 encompasses six reports that explore the relationship between human capital and productivity. For each report, you have a choice of a summary or the full report. Additionally, each report includes an audio overview.
Series 1
Productivity and People
Series 1 explores the opportunities and challenges facing a regional human capital ecosystem. Building on this, Series 2 introduces Lifelong Open Learning Architecture (LOLA), a comprehensive policy framework to strengthen the development, use, and sustainability of regional human capital.
LOLA functions as both a policy blueprint and an operational model, promoting equity by recognizing competencies acquired through any learning pathway and empowering adults to make informed choices across their fifty-year careers. By establishing a unified framework connecting learning providers, competency colleges, employers, and policymakers, LOLA builds the digital, financial, social, and physical infrastructure required for a truly lifelong learning ecosystem.
Series 2 comprises 10 reports that present a comprehensive ten-year transition roadmap for Alberta (Canada).
