Using the IRPP's community susceptibility methodology, 68 census divisions across Canada were identified as facing elevated risk of workforce disruption from the transition to a net-zero economy. Seven were selected as the focus of this study, representing a diverse cross-section of regions and economic profiles.
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Division No. 3, N.L. — Maritime transport
Local economy: Health care, fishing, transport
Major centres: Channel-Port aux Basques
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Algoma, Ont. — Steel manufacturing
Local economy: Health care, retail, manufacturing
Major centres: Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake
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Oxford, Ont. — Automotive manufacturing
Local economy: Manufacturing, health care, retail
Major centres: Woodstock, Ingersoll
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Division No. 15, Man. — Agri-food
Local economy: Agri-food, health care
Major centres: Neepawa, Minnedosa
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Division No. 1, Sask. — Coal energy, oil & gas
Local economy: Agriculture, mining, oil & gas, retail
Major centres: Estevan, Carlyle
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Division No. 16, Alta. — Oilsands extraction
Local economy: Oil & gas, retail, construction
Major centres: Fort McMurray
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N.W.T. — Mineral mining
Local economy: Public admin, health care, education
Major centres: Yellowknife, Inuvik