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Leadership Foresight and Workforce Strategy for 2050

This thread examines how Canadian agri-food leadership must evolve through foresight and collaboration to meet 2050 workforce demands. It connects institutional responsibility with immediate strategic tensions around technology, regulation, and resource access.

Episodes

Episode 2: The Dance of Foresight with Ruth Knight · Ep 2 · February 2, 2026
Episode 4: Building the Workforce of 2050 (with Jennifer Wright) · Ep 4 · February 9, 2026

Knowledge

Universities and the Future of Agri-Food Leadership — A Brief Inspired by a Conversation with Rene Van Acker, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Guelph
Strategic Questions for Leaders: Preparing the Agri-Food Workforce for 2050 — A companion handout for leadership teams, boards, educators, and sector partners.

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