RBC has published a new report that describes five key reform areas that could bring the postsecondary education sector in line with Canada’s new economic reality. “Testing Times: Fending off a crisis in Canadian postsecondary education” draws on the findings of nine regional roundtables with business and higher ed leaders. Recommendations were centred on modernizing institutions’ mandates and linking research and programming more closely with federal and provincial goals. RBC also encourages institutions to specialize by leaning into local industries and partnerships and training graduates who meet labour demands. The report concludes by noting that K-12 educators and employers also share the responsibility of modernizing and creating a strong Canadian workforce.
