About LMIC
The Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) is a not-for-profit organization established to identify and implement pan-Canadian priorities to address the need for more consistent and accessible labour market information for Canadians.
LMIC’s mandate is to improve the timeliness, reliability and accessibility of labour market information to facilitate decision-making by employers, workers, job seekers, academics, policy makers, educators, career practitioners, students, parents and under-represented populations.
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Connecting Skills: Using online job postings to unravel the demand for skills in the labour market
This report presents comprehensive insights into the relationships between skills in Canada’s labour market. The content is tailored for researchers, policy analysts, and academics focused on labour and training.
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…
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…
Labour market resilience in the face of an aging population
The Canadian workforce is aging. As more mature workers exit, the economy is at risk of labour and skills shortages.
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…
Guest blog: Navigating labour markets and information as a refugee in Canada
Refugees in Canada encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information (LMI), and their access varies based on the immigration stream through which they arrive. Those who arrive as refugees…
Refugee success in Canada’s labour market: Labour market information needs and gaps
Refugees encounter significant barriers to accessing labour market information. LMIC spoke to 25 Afghan refugees about their experiences and recommendations.
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…
Inside the Canadian Economics Association Conference: Highlights and takeaways
LMIC staff were in Toronto, Ontario this past week (May 30 to June 1, 2024) for the 58th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association to share their research and…
Participate in a focus group: Research on the foreign credential recognition process in Canada
Thank you for your interest in participating. The call to participate is now officially closed. Are you an internationally trained or educated newcomer to Canada? We need your insights! The…