Qualitative Research
Challenges and Opportunities in Canada’s LMI Landscape
Eight challenges and six recommendations for growth and innovation in Canadian LMI.Read More
Tailor-Made LMI for Career-Related Decisions
People need labour market information (LMI)-such as details about wages, skill requirements and job vacancies-to make informed career, education and hiring decisions. Unfortunately, most Canadians report being unable to use LMI because it isn’t tailored to their specific needs. Different priorities in how LMI is curated and presented can lead to information that isn’t relevant…Read More
LMI Insight Report no. 27, In Conversation with Students: The Job Outlooks They Want
Students want forecasts of future job openings to help them identify job prospects in their ideal occupation and to understand the level of competition they may face when joining the labour market.Read More
LMI Insights Report no. 26, In Conversation With Students: What About Skills?
Students are mainly interested in learning about transferable skills and knowing which skills are most at risk of becoming obsolete in the future — but find it challenging to translate their understanding of skill requirements into concrete choices.Read More
LMI Insights Report no. 25, How Much Do International Graduates Make Compared to Canadians?
Overall, international students graduating from Canadian PSE institutions and remaining in Canada to work afterward earn less than Canadian graduates, but the difference narrows over time.Read More
LMI Insights Report no. 21, In Conversation with Students: The Information They Want on Wages
The first in a series on students and their career choices. Young Canadians at the crossroads of high school and PSE want wage information to validate their education and career decisions.Read More