Labour Market Trends

Canadian Economy
This government site provides a variety of economic analysis and data of current Canadian economic conditions including recent developments in output, labour markets, prices, and financial markets.
http://www.canada.gc.ca

City of Toronto: Toronto Economic Indicators
Toronto Economic Indicators is a monthly publication produced by the Economic Development Division. It provides a monthly snapshot of the regional economy, and includes data on employment, unemployment, real estate activity, transit ridership, social indicators, financial indicators, innovation and others.
http://www.toronto.ca/business_publications/indicators.htm

GDSourcing - Research and Retrieval
This site is a Reference Point for FREE & Low Cost Canadian Statistics available on-line. It is designed to help Canadian entrepreneurs with limited research budgets assess their market potential and performance.
http://www.gdsourcing.com/

How to Use Career / Labour Market Information (LMI)
Discover how using labour market information can benefit your chances of finding a job.
http://onwin.ca/english/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_links&CategoryID=302

Job Futures
This site provides information on average hourly earnings and future outlooks on over 250 different occupations.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Making Career Sense of Labour Market Information
A discussion of trends in the labour market, as well as tips and strategies on how to best use Labour Market Information. A well-organized site.
http://makingcareersense.org/

Industry Profiles - Ontario Economic Development Home
This is a great place for industry research specific to the province of Ontario. Find out how the province is contributing to sectors such as aerospace, the environment, and biotechnology.
http://www.2ontario.com/industry/home.asp

Look at the World of Work - Service Canada, Training and Careers
Find links to sector specific associations to discover the latest developments in the major industries in Canada.
http://www.jobsetc.ca/category_drilldown.jsp?category_id=192&crumb=68&crumb=70&crumb=76

Ontario Region HRSDC Site
Research local labour market information, find statistics, current employment rates, links to internship and training programs.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/labour_market_information/on.shtml

Service Canada’s Labour Market Information Site
Want to know if a career will be in demand a year...5 years from now? Check out the Employment Prospects section to find out. Also, read articles on current and future industry trends in Canada in About the Local Market.
http://labourmarketinformation.ca

Statistics Canada
Here you will find census information and economic reports, ideal for researching trends and on what and where Canadians spend their money the most.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/

Strategis - Industry Canada
A very good resource for Canadian company and Industry information. Although it is a bit difficult to access initially, it is well worth the effort. The Canadian Company Capabilities section is a good starting point for researching specific companies. To access this page, choose the Canadian Company Capabilities option on the right side under the Most Requested Services.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/ic_wp-pa.htm

Trends in the Labour Market
Find a host of resources on industry information and employment statistics within different regions in Ontario as well as across the country. Discover what careers are in demand now and what is in store for the future.
http://onwin.ca/english/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_links&CategoryID=306

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