Behind the Numbers – Skilled Trades Deficits in Durham Region
Labour Shortages Labour shortages refer to a lack of candidates for a specific job in a specific labour market. In other words, a labour shortage…
Behind the Numbers
Census Metropolitan Unemployment Rates Across Ontario
The Unemployment Rate Comparison Graph provides a visual display of the monthly unemployment rates for various Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) across Ontario. The unemployment rate…
LMIC Report: What Wage Information do Students Value?
Through a partnership with Refresh Market Research, the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) conducted a study of first-year postsecondary students to determine what types of…
Data shows the value of a university education in the workplace
A recent report was released from The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations highlighting the importance of a university education. In data released from Statistics…
Survey reveals disagreement between colleges and employers on workforce ready graduates
In an article posted within the College section of the Huffington Post, a recent polled revealed that only 11 percent of business leaders strongly agree…