labour market and skills information
Research
Employment in 2030: Action labs
These reports will help you gain insight into regional labour market challenges and recommendations for more worker-centric Labour Market Information (LMI).
engagement
The trucker paradox and labour market information
After spending over a decade in workforce development where I’ve designed and evaluated numerous initiatives, and in my current role at Magnet where I lead...
In the Media
Canada lags other countries in using career advisory services, study shows
Nov. 18, 2021 — written by Irene Galea, The Globe and Mail
News Release
Majority of Canadians not accessing career services despite unprecedented job market shakeup, reveals new report
OTTAWA, ON, November 18, 2021 – Today the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) released new research which finds that few Canadian adults are taking advantage of career services at a time when COVID-19 has dramatically impacted Canada’s job market.
Research
Are Adults Making Use of Career Services in Canada?
Career services represent an important way for Canadians to attain reliable and accurate labour market information (LMI), such as job opportunities, potential earnings and skill requirements, as well as a wide range of supports to support success in learning and work.
Insights
Focus on labour market information
Labour Market Information is a strategic priority: our mission is to help provide accurate, practical and timely information to Canadian employers, workers and policymakers for their skills development strategies
News Release
Small businesses get injection of support to tackle skills gaps and labour shortages
November 8, 2021 – Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in four regions of Canada will get a much needed boost backed by 50 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Many have faced acute labour market disruption due to the pandemic and need critical access to resources and tools to bolster skill development and talent retention to support future growth.
Project
Unleashing learning management systems
This project supports training and skills development needs among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Canada and fosters more inclusive workplaces.
News
Boosting skills upgrades in key economic sectors
We’re investing in key partnerships to support skills development and research in sectors of the economy that are at high risk of automation and will be critical to Canada’s future long-term success.