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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 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
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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 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
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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 (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
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Transgender visibility in Canadian LMI

By Suzanne Spiteri | March 28, 2024
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
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What can the data tell us about Black entrepreneurs in Canada?

By Suzanne Spiteri | January 31, 2024
Listen to this article as an audio recording February is Black History Month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions Black workers have made to building Canada’s economy, politics and labour market. For Black History Month 2024, we’re sharing a three-part series in which we outline some of the history of Black…Read More
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A brief history of Black entrepreneurship in Canada

By Suzanne Spiteri | January 31, 2024
Listen to this article as an audio recording February is Black History Month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions Black workers have made to building Canada’s economy, politics and labour market. For Black History Month 2024, we’re sharing a three-part series in which we outline some of the history of Black…Read More
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