This section provides a variety of relevant reference reports. 

Moving ahead from the Flight 100 Summary and Participants conclusions, Davidson and Greenwood Communications were engaged to look into the "Broad Awareness Program" and other points raised. Their report is completed and can be obtained from the Executive Director. click here.

LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS FOR THE NOVA SCOTIA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE INDUSTRY
In this report by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Workforce Development, you'll find information related to industry sub-sectors, occupational trends and outlooks, education statistics and so on. The report also attempts to build understanding and clarity around the measurement issues facing the sector and makes recommendations for future research. This was a valuable resource for Flight 100 Workforce Strategy and Careers Forum 29 and 30 April 2009. To read this report, CLICK HERE

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An employers Guide for creating respectful workplaces.  The Hypatia Association  within the Women Unlimited project. March 2009. The HRP was a catalyst in initiating and completing this 20 month study. To download this excellent report, click here

Bringing Employers into the immigration debate Immigration makes an important contribution to the Canadian economy. It is estimated that by 2011, immigration will account for all of Canada's labour force growth. However, employers are still underrepresented in the development of strategies to help immigrants integrate into the workforce.   To better understand how to engage employers in the immigration debate, the Public Policy Forum (PPF) (www.ppforum.com) undertook a multi-phased research project. The PPF held a Conference in Ottawa in November 2004 to conclude the project. Hal Davies of the HRP was one of the principal speakers.    Click here to download the Executive Summary and Complete report.	Unrecognized Qualifications and Unutilized Skills Constrain Immigrant Prospects in Canada   The underutilization of skills is a pressing problem contributing to downward trends in employment and earnings among immigrants, says University of Toronto professor Jeffrey Reitz in a new study released January 31 by the IRPP entitled "Tapping Immigrants' Skills: New Directions for Canadian Immigration Policy in the Knowledge Economy." These trends persist despite higher and rising educational credentials among recent immigrants compared to Canada's native born workforce, and despite steady levels of fluency in at least one official language.
The Contribution of VisibleMinorities to CanadianEconomic Growth Conference Board Briefing by Pedro Antunes, Judith MacBride-King, Julie Swettenham , April 2004 This briefing explores the impact of a quickly growing segment of our population, visible minorities, on Canadian economic growth. It explores their contribution since 1992 and projects their contribution to economic growth to 2016.   The rapid growth of visible minorities is changing the very face of Canada and boosting our economy. By 2016, almost one in five workers will belong to a visible minority group. This segment of our population has accounted for over 0.3 per cent per year to growth of potential output and, in turn, to real gross domestic product between 1992 and 2001. Looking ahead, their contribution promises to be at least as important as it already has been. Read more.	Industry And Demographics Baseline Survey Of The Nova Scotia Aerospace Sector The Aerospace and Defence Human Resources Partnership, with the financial support of HRSD Canada contracted withPartners International and TDV Global to conduct a baseline survey of industry and demographics for use in developing a workforce strategy for the Aerospace and Defence Industry sector in Nova Scotia. The analysis was to provide a qualitative and quantitative demographic assessment of the potential sources of future labour that will enable a better approach to strategic human resource actions. The project was later adjusted to focus on the aerospace sector alone.   The final report has been submitted and may be downloaded by clicking here
Workforce Strategy Forum 2003 The Workforce Human resource and workforce strategy concerns are "hot button" issues across Canada, and have been the focus of Industry Association Conferences held over the past year in several provinces. These conferences have been conducted within both regional and national contexts. The Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS) recognized that these issues similarly affect Nova Scotia and decided to host its own "Workforce Strategy Forum" to put provincial issues within a regional and national context. Read the Executive Summary or the complete Report. Nova Scotia Career Development Symposium Sep 03 (A major event organised by Skills NS and others) The labour market and workplace are continually evolving.  To keep pace and respond to these changes, workers must continually develop and upgrade their knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors.  Central to this process is the provision of, and the ability to access, career development and employment counseling for the diverse range of Nova Scotians.  Read the Report.   2012 Petroleum Industry Vision Summary   "The upstream Petroleum Industry is a nation wide industry that is diverse, thriving, growing, utilizing innovative technology, providing challenging employment and creating new wealth for Canadians." Read More	The Four Pillars of Innovation Research Project From the Conference Board of Canada: An Analysis of the Underlying Fundamentals and Characteristics that Foster Innovation in Schools and How They Compare With Innovation in Organizations. Read more. Labour Pains From the Canadian Federation for Independent Business: Results of CFIB Surveys on Labour Availability. Read More. Challenges and Choices at Home and Abroad From the Conference Board of Canada: Performance and Potential 2002–03 Key Findings "In this report, among other topics, we devote attention to four key factors that will affect Canadian values, and therefore choices, through 2010." Read More.   Innovation Skills Profile   From the Conference Board of Canada: The Skills Attitudes and Behaviors You Need to Contribute to Innovation in the Workplace. Read More.   Pathway to Flight   From the Niagara Aerospace Partnership for Learning: A profile of career opportunities in Niagara's Aerospace Sector. Read More.
Skills Nova Scotia: 2005-2006 Action Plan   Read it - click here	Earnings of Canadians: Making a Living in the New Economy   From Stats Canada: A detailed analysis of the 2001 Census of Population data released March 11, 2003. Read More.
HR Study of the Canadian Aviation Manufacturing and Maintenance Industry "A detailed, forward looking study to predict human resource needs for the industry over the next 20 years." Read the Executive Summary or the complete Report.   Building Essential Skills in the Workplace - A series of Case Studies compiled by the Conference Board of Canada: (Click to download report) Producing "Productivity through People" at Minas Basin Pulp &Power Company Limited Empowering Employee–Learners with Essential Skills at PEI's Durabelt Inc. There are many more Case Studies to be found through the Conference BoardsWorkplace Skills and Learning branch.	HIGHLY QUALIFIED PEOPLE (HQP)IN NOVA SCOTIA. Strategic Directions for Government in the development of HQP in Nova Scotia. The Canada-Nova Scotia Innovation Team - Canada-Nova  Scotia. Read the Final Report HIGHLY QUALIFIED PEOPLE IN NOVA SCOTIA- An Industry Canada Stascan study. This paper analyses the social and economic characteristics of Highly Qualified Persons (HQPs) in Nova Scotia (see insert). The paper will examine the population growth, demographic characteristics, immigration and visible minority status, and education, labour market and income trends of HQPs using data from the 1996 and 2001 Census of Population. Read the backgrounder
Rags to Riches From the Atlantic Institute for Marketing Studies: How "the regions" can and should be leading Canada’s productivity push. Read More.	How Can We Work Sectorally in a Province   Building Links Between the Nova Scotia Community College and the Nova Scotia Industry Sector Councils. Read More.
The Changing Profile of Canada's Labour Force   From Stats Canada: A detailed analysis of the 2001 Census of Population data released February 11, 2003. Read More	Skills Canada: Survey on Attitudes Towards The Trades/Technologies   Attitudes Toward the Skilled Trades and Technologies. Read More.