In a world in upheaval, education and workforce development are more than ever essential levers to improve productivity and reduce inequalities. To achieve concrete results, all people in all economic spheres must be able to acquire the key skills that will enable them to understand, integrate and take advantage of today's changes. Failure to include the whole population in this movement is likely to accentuate social inequalities.

Released on December 19, 2025, the 8th edition of the CIRANO Barometer provides an in-depth overview of Québecers’ perceptions, concerns and levels of trust regarding 57 major issues and projects. The findings highlight persistent cost-of-living pressures, low confidence in government action and the emergence of growing social and geopolitical divides.

PERSPECTIVES is CIRANO’s journal for the dissemination and valorization of research. Written in a format that is accessible to a wider audience, the articles in PERSPECTIVES provide visibility to the work and expertise of CIRANO's research community.

For the past 30 years, CIRANO has contributed to the strategic decision-making of its partners through the production and transfer of high value-added academic knowledge. Today, the CIRANO is a reference in Quebec for the advancement of knowledge in economic assessment of decisions on major social issues and for the development and evaluation of public policies!