Ricardo Chejfec

Ricardo Chejfec is a research director at the IRPP, leading the Empowering Canada’s Workforce program. He also helps lead the Community Transformations Project, aimed at supporting workers and communities through the low-carbon workforce transformation, is involved in research examining the role of industrial policy in Canada’s next economic transformation, and is part of the secretariat of the Affordability Action Council.

As the former Lead Data Analyst, Ricardo spearheaded research and analysis for IRPP-authored publications, including Building a Package of Compromise Solutions for EI Reform and others in a series on Employment Insurance, as well as several policy briefs related to housing, transportation and food as part of the work of the Affordability Action Council. He also advises the research team on artificial intelligence, technology adoption, data analysis and visualization. He previously worked as a research associate and business analyst and holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in cognitive science and a Master of Public Policy from McGill University.

Recent publications by Ricardo:

• Measuring community workforce exposure to U.S. exports
• More eggs, more baskets: Reducing Canada’s vulnerability to U.S. tariffs should start in the communities most affected
• It’s time to put Canada’s employment insurance program on solid footing

• Policy analysis and advice
• Employment Insurance and Canada’s social safety net
• Automation, AI and technology in the labour market
• Rural economic resilience