Thank you for your interest in contributing to LMIC’s blog!
We welcome guest submissions that inform, inspire, and spark thoughtful conversations about labour market information in Canada. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences that help illuminate the opportunities and trends shaping the world of work.
To help ensure alignment, please review the following criteria.
What we're looking for
Relevant and timely topics
Your post should align with our key areas of focus, such as:
Data, methods and evidence: Reflections on how labour market information is produced, shared, or used across different contexts, with space to explore what’s working well and where there may be room to grow.
Career information and decision-making: Thoughts on the tools, services, and information that support individuals in making education, training, and employment choices—considering both current approaches and emerging possibilities.
The evolving world of work: Explorations of the social, economic, and technological factors shaping work, skills, and workforce participation.
Mapping pathways and possibilities: Stories or insights related to the diverse ways people move through education, training, and work—and how LMI can reflect and support those journeys.
Clear and engaging writing
We aim for an informative yet accessible tone. Avoid jargon where possible and write as if speaking to an engaged, curious reader—not just experts.
Original content
Submissions must be original (i.e., not previously published elsewhere). If your post builds on prior work or includes references, please include proper attribution.
Word count
Ideal length: 1000-1500 words
We’re flexible depending on the topic and depth and are happy to work with you to shape the content for the audience.
Author bio and photo
Please include a short bio (around 100 words), your preferred title/affiliation, and a high-resolution headshot to accompany your post.
Submission process
- Share your idea (optional but encouraged): Whether you already have a clear topic in mind or are still exploring ideas, you are more than welcome to email us at communication@lmic-cimt.ca with a short summary of your idea. We’ll get back to you with feedback and next steps!
- Submit your draft: Email your blog post as a Word document to communication@lmic-cimt.ca, along with your bio and photo.
- Review and edits: Our team will review your draft for clarity, tone, and consistency with our editorial direction. We may suggest edits and will collaborate with you on final revisions.
- Translation (if applicable): If you would like your blog to be published in both official languages, please provide both the English and French versions upon submission.
- Publication: We’ll confirm the publication date once everything is finalized and share the live link with you when it’s published.