Wages, inflation, AI, green economy: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
For many people in Canada, Labour Day represents the final breath of summer. But this century-old Canadian holiday also represents much more than one last long weekend before the return to…
Where to find data on student and apprentice labour market outcomes
Statistics Canada’s Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP) provides valuable insights into the labour market outcomes of post-secondary graduates and apprentices. With data from the ELMLP, researchers and analysts can…
Canada must control AI technology that gathers and analyzes workplace data
This opinion editorial was originally published on August 2, 2023 in the Ottawa Citizen. The risk posed by bad data and biased predictive models is significant. Private, foreign-controlled companies could be…
Demystifying the links between rate hikes, inflation and a tight labour market
After pausing increases to its overnight rate in January, the Bank of Canada announced another hike this Wednesday. By adjusting the overnight rate, the bank aims to dampen aggregate demand (total…
Closing the labour market gap: Approaches to addressing Canada’s job vacancies
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 the demographic dynamics contributing to the tight labour…
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…
Filling gaps in labour market information about refugees in Canada
World Refugee Day is an annual occasion designated by the United Nations, serving as a powerful reminder of the strength, courage and resilience of millions of forcibly displaced people worldwide. Observed…
What is a labour market?
When people think of markets, they often think of a physical or virtual market where people exchange goods and services. But what is a labour market? A labour market is a…
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…