Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: More Educated, But Less Skilled Canadians

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Page Title:Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: More Educated, But Less Skilled Canadians – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: More Educated, But Less Skilled Canadians
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/talkin-bout-my-generation-more-educated-less-skilled-canadians/
Published Date:November 14, 2017
Accessed Date:February 8, 2025

Canada’s workforce has experienced a troubling slide in literacy and numeracy skills, despite higher levels of education and improvements in learning technology, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: More Educated, But Less Skilled Canadians,” author Parisa Mahboubi compares results of international surveys from 2003 and 2012 and finds Canadians’ skill levels declining across all age cohorts studied.

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