Closing the labour market gap: Approaches to addressing Canada’s job vacancies
Listen to this blog as an audio recording In a previous blog post, we discussed Canada’s tight labour market and the challenges it poses for policy-makers and the economy. We highlighted…
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LMIC economists present on labour shortages, demand, and wages at 2023 CEA Conference
The 57th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association was hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 3, 2023, and LMIC economists were present to share their recent research and findings. In…
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Filling gaps in labour market information about refugees in Canada
Listen to this report as an audio recording World Refugee Day is an annual occasion designated by the United Nations, serving as a powerful reminder of the strength, courage and resilience…
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Event recording and transcript: The labour market outcomes of immigrant youth in Canada
Go directly to: Event summary On May 2, 2023 LMIC hosted a panel and discussion about the experience of newcomer and immigrant youth in Canada’s labour market, featuring youth, researchers, and…
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What is a labour market?
Listen to this blog as an audio recording When people think of markets, they often think of a physical or virtual market where people exchange goods and services. But what is…
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Employer-sponsored skills training vital in Canada’s changing workforce landscape
Dr. Nancy Adossi, Senior Bilingual Policy Analyst with the Future Skills Centre (FSC), reflects on the findings in FSC and LMIC’s recent joint report, Employer-sponsored skills training: A picture of skills…
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Request for Proposals: Addressing Biases in Online Job Posting Data for Measuring Job Vacancies
The Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) is seeking proposals to conduct a comprehensive analysis on the measurement of job vacancies using online job postings. Download the RFP Inquiries related to this…
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Immigrant youth in the labour force less likely to be in school: new report
Latest data from LMIC and CCYP finds that the increasing labour force participation of immigrant youth has corresponded to a drop in school attendance. OTTAWA, ON, February 8, 2023 – Today…
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What can the data tell us about Black Canadians and the labour market?
Listen to this report as an audio recording February is Black history month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions that Black workers have made to the building of…
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