Data and Collection Methodologies
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Labour Market Insights
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 Labour Market Information Council (LMIC), we are in…Read More
Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
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 labour market issues that were garnering significant attention…Read More
The state of youth employment in Canada
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 in society. Succeeding at finding work is crucial…Read More
How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings
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 reputation-building rather than by a genuine desire to…Read More
Equal Pay Day: Exploring wage disparities in Canada
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 need to work until April 9, 2024, to…Read More
Transgender visibility in Canadian LMI
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 society. This Transgender Day of Visibility, we’re exploring…Read More
Conversations with Black entrepreneurs: What motivates entrepreneurship?
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 entrepreneurs in Canada, review what official data sources…Read More
What can the data tell us about Black entrepreneurs in Canada?
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 entrepreneurs in Canada, review what official data sources…Read More
A brief history of Black entrepreneurship in Canada
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 entrepreneurs in Canada, review what official data sources…Read More
What can the data tell us about Black Canadians and the labour market?
February is Black history month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions that Black workers have made to the building of Canada’s economy, politics and labour movements. This month we’re sharing a three-part series on the LMIC blog in which we outline some of the history of Black labour in Canada, speak to…Read More