Data and Collection Methodologies

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 of individuals without disabilities. As industries face growing labour shortages and an aging workforce approaches retirement, it has never been more important to engage and…Read More

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, deep learning, and natural language processing, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and the labour market information (LMI) sector is no exception. At the…Read More

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 year, LMIC used Labour Day as an opportunity to reflect on the current state of labour and the labour market in Canada. We explored several…Read More

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 today’s global society. Youth is a crucial phase of life when young people begin to realize their aspirations, achieve economic independence, and find their place…Read More

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 (2SLGBTQ+) individuals, centring their experiences. We highlight how some companies engage in Pride month-themed marketing and product releases that seem driven more by profit-seeking or…Read More

Listen to this article as an audio recording Around the world, various countries observe Equal Pay Day to mark the point in the calendar when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s. In 2023, the average wage for women in Canada was 78% of the average wage for men. This means that, on average, women would…Read More

Listen to this article as an audio recording There are an estimated 100,815 transgender and non-binary individuals in Canada, but we have limited information about their labour market outcomes.   March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people, raising awareness about discrimination, and celebrating their contributions to…Read More