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 makes it easier to identify imbalances signals and understand labour market conditions across Canada.

Students

Explore how job vacancies and demand vary across occupations and regions to help inform future career decisions.

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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Students

Explore how job vacancies and demand vary across occupations and regions to help inform future career decisions.

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