Labour market information: An essential part of Canada’s skills agenda
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At its best, labour market information (LMI) provides clear signals that guide the various players towards the most appropriate choices. It helps identify the skills that business need, and how they can be developed. LMI is critical in matching workers with jobs (and vice versa), and highlighting gaps between the skills that are available and those in need. This paper provides advice to the Business Council of Canada on ways to sustain and develop Canada’s labour market information.
Skills anticipation
Soft skills
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