Explore labour imbalances across Canada

See how job vacancies, unemployment, participation rates, and other indicators shape labour market imbalances. 

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Understanding labour market imbalances

Labour market imbalances occur when the supply of workers and the demand for jobs fall out of sync. For example, there may be more job openings than available workers, or more people seeking work than positions available.

The Labour Market Imbalances Dashboard helps you explore these dynamics using key labour market indicators like unemployment, job vacancies, and participation rates. Interactive charts and data make it easier to identify imbalance signals and understand labour market conditions across Canada.   

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Educators

Help your students understand the key metrics and dynamics of the labour market. 

Job Seekers

Compare labour supply and demand across occupations and regions to better understand current hiring conditions. 

Policymakers & Researchers

Analyze key labour market indicators across regions and occupations to support research and evidence-based policy decisions. 

Employment Organizations

Use labour market indicators to support workforce planning, program development, and employment services for clients.

Media

Access labour market indicators and trends to support reporting on workforce conditions and economic developments in Canada. 

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Learn more about the indicators, data sources, and concepts behind the Labour Market Imbalances Dashboard.  

How to use the Labour Market Imbalances Dashboard

Make the most of the dashboard with a quick overview of its features and how to use them. This guide walks you through navigating the dashboard, applying filters, adjusting views, and interacting with charts and data tables. Learn how to efficiently work with the data and customize the dashboard to meet your needs.

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Metric overview

Understand the key indicators used in the dashboard, including unemployment, job vacancies, participation rates, and the unemployment-to-vacancy ratio. The metric overview explains what each metric measures and how it relates to labour market imbalances.

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Dive deeper with Labour Market Imbalances: An LMIC Guide

Our guide introduces key ideas and terminology to help Canadians understand what labour market imbalances are, why they happen, and how they affect workers, organizations, and the broader economy.  

With the guide, learn:

  • The basics of labour market dynamics
  • The three main types of labour market imbalances and how they appear across regions, occupations, and sectors
  • How to prepare for future shifts where imbalances may occur 
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