Media advisory: National Workforce Leadership Summit brings together workforce leaders from across Canada

6 October 2026

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2026 – Workforce leaders, employers, educators, policymakers and labour market experts from across Canada will gather in Ottawa for the inaugural National Workforce Leadership Summit, a national event focused on workforce resilience, skills development, artificial intelligence, labour mobility and the future of work.

Convened by the National Sectoral Workforce Development Councils, the summit comes as employers and governments respond to changing skill requirements, labour shortages, technological transformation and major economic investments across the country.

Participants representing sectors including manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, electricity, mining, tourism and biotechnology will discuss shared workforce challenges and identify opportunities for greater collaboration to strengthen Canada’s talent pipeline and support long-term economic growth.

Event Details

  • Event: National Workforce Leadership Summit
  • Date: October 7, 2026
  • Media availability: 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (advance registration required)
  • Place: Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
  • Attendees: Workforce leaders, employers, educators, policymakers, labour market researchers and workforce development organizations from across Canada

Topics for Discussion

  • Workforce transformation and resilience
  • Artificial intelligence and workforce readiness
  • Labour market intelligence
  • Labour mobility
  • Workforce participation and inclusion
  • Workforce sustainability
  • Skills development and talent pipelines

Media Attendance

Accredited media are invited to attend the opening portion of the summit.

Media availability is limited to the morning session from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Advance registration is required.

Media interested in attending must contact:

Ryan Baan
Marketing and Communications Manager, EHRC
communications@ehrc.ca
613-235-5540, ext. 255

About the National Sectoral Workforce Development Councils

The National Sectoral Workforce Development Councils bring together industry, governments, educators and workforce partners to develop solutions that support skills development, talent pipelines and the future of work. Representing industries that employ approximately half of Canada’s workforce, the Councils work to strengthen workforce policy, reduce duplication and help governments and employers make informed decisions that benefit workers, businesses and Canada’s economy.

Learn more at workforcecouncils.ca.