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The Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) is a not-for-profit organization established to identify and implement pan-Canadian priorities to address the need for more consistent and accessible labour market information for Canadians.

LMIC’s mandate is to improve the timeliness, reliability and accessibility of labour market information to facilitate decision-making by employers, workers, job seekers, academics, policy makers, educators, career practitioners, students, parents and under-represented populations.

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Misconceptions, Half-Truths and Confusion: The Need for Clarity and Communication in Rights for Persons with Disabilities in Canada’s Labour Market

By Suzanne Spiteri | December 3, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Persons with disabilities represent a diverse and significant portion of the Canadian labour force, yet their workforce participation remains lower than that…

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights

By Lorena Camargo and Sukriti Trehan | November 25, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording How the Labour Market Information Council is exploring artificial intelligence to support the labour market information ecosystem With advancements in computing infrastructure,…

Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media

By Suzanne Spiteri | August 30, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last…

Labour market resilience in the face of an aging population

By LMIC-CIMT | August 13, 2024

The Canadian workforce is aging. As more mature workers exit, the economy is at risk of labour and skills shortages.

The state of youth employment in Canada

By Suzanne Spiteri and Laura Adkins-Hackett | August 9, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in…

Guest blog: Navigating labour markets and information as a refugee in Canada

By Guest Blog | July 29, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Refugees in Canada encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information (LMI), and their access varies based on the immigration stream through…

Refugee success in Canada’s labour market: Labour market information needs and gaps

By LMIC-CIMT | July 23, 2024

Refugees encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information. LMIC spoke to 25 Afghan refugees about their experiences and recommendations.

How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings

By Suzanne Spiteri | June 18, 2024

Listen to this article as an audio recording Table of Contents Introduction This Pride month, our focus is on amplifying the voices of 2-spirited,1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus…

Inside the Canadian Economics Association Conference: Highlights and takeaways

By Michael Willcox | June 13, 2024

LMIC staff were in Toronto, Ontario this past week (May 30 to June 1, 2024) for the 58th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association to share their research and…

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