WPP Online Dialogue
The online process was designed to parallel the in-person deliberative dialogue. The objective of the online process was to ensure that all interested Atlantic Canadians had the opportunity to share their views and ideas on the issue of skills needs in the context of an aging workforce.
An online workbook allowed online participants to explore the issue by considering relevant information before answering questions. It also allowed them to identify priorities for action.
An online ideas-sharing process allowed participants to share their ideas and perspectives on what needs to be done to address the issue of skill needs in the context of an aging workforce.
WPP Atlantic Handbook
The WPP Handbook: The Atlantic Provinces and Skills Shortages provides a factual starting point to better understand skills needs in the context of an ageing population for the Atlantic region. It provides a fresh look at the demographic and labour market trends that will shape both the challenges and the possible solutions. This document has been produced as a supporting reference for the Atlantic Provinces Task Force - a project of the Workplace Partners Panel.
WPP Viewpoints Survey
In October, November, and December 2005, the WPP surveyed 1,169 leaders from the business, labour, and public sector (education, health, and government) communities to determine their perspectives on the critical human resource issues facing Canada's economy and labour market. The survey captures managers' and labour leaders' views on the actions seen to be most important in addressing current and future skills needs.
WPP General Population Survey
In February 2006, Viewpoints Research Ltd. was commissioned by the Workplace Partners Panel to conduct a survey of people living in the Atlantic region, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The survey captures general population views from each of these provinces, regarding concerns about skills shortages and their perceptions of proposed solutions to mitigate these problems.