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I just got back from presenting at a great conference at the University of Alberta on the weekend. The Work and Learning Network launched False Promises: Precarious Work in the New Economy and I had a chance not only to talk about ACTEW’s work on Putting Women in the Picture, but also to hear about Alberta’s Workforce Development initiative, and the issues and challenges that have resulted.

Through these conversations, I quickly realized that Ontario has a unique opportunity that may well be paving the way for the rest of Canada. What’s different about Ontario’s Labour Force Development is that training and employment organizations are being invited to the table through the LMDA Service Delivery Advisory Group (SDAG).

This group consults with the government on implementing training systems under the LMDA/LMPA. I don’t mean to suggest that we’re key players or are steering the implementation process, but listening to how community groups have been shut out of Alberta’s consultation process made me realize that there’s a big shift here in Ontario where, at the very least, community organizations are being recognized for their experience and expertise.

Oh yes, and the ACTEW presentation went well. We’ll post the presentation notes online as soon as they are available.

Deanna

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