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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What is “decent work”?
The concept of “decent work” is an important one: it is the framework that countries worldwide use to develop initiatives, programs and policies that improve working conditions for everyone. It’s…
Annual Report 2022-2023
LMIC’s annual report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
LMIC to explore dynamics of remote work in Canada’s labour market
In 2020, we experienced an unprecedented shift in the world of work. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed when, how, and where work happens, leading to the widespread adoption of full-time remote…
Wages, inflation, AI, green economy: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
For many people in Canada, Labour Day represents the final breath of summer. But this century-old Canadian holiday also represents much more than one last long weekend before the return…
Canada must control AI technology that gathers and analyzes workplace data
This opinion editorial was originally published on August 2, 2023 in the Ottawa Citizen. The risk posed by bad data and biased predictive models is significant. Private, foreign-controlled companies could…
Demystifying the links between rate hikes, inflation and a tight labour market
After pausing increases to its overnight rate in January, the Bank of Canada announced another hike this Wednesday. By adjusting the overnight rate, the bank aims to dampen aggregate demand…
Intersectionality at work: Why intersectionality matters to labour market information
Identities are complex. Here’s how intersectional analysis can improve LMI in Canada.
Closing the labour market gap: Approaches to addressing Canada’s job vacancies
In a previous blog post, we discussed Canada’s tight labour market and the challenges it poses for policy-makers and the economy. We highlighted the demographic dynamics contributing to the tight…
LMIC economists present on labour shortages, demand, and wages at 2023 CEA Conference
The 57th Annual Conference of the Canadian Economics Association was hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba on June 3, 2023, and LMIC economists were present to share their recent research and findings.…
Filling gaps in labour market information about refugees in Canada
World Refugee Day is an annual occasion designated by the United Nations, serving as a powerful reminder of the strength, courage and resilience of millions of forcibly displaced people worldwide. …