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What is the LMI Program?
The main objective of the Labour Market Information (LMI) Program is to identify the construction trades and occupations where the current and projected states of supply and demand suggest that imbalances could develop or persist over time.
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The LMI Program, which has been producing forecasts since 2004, uses the most advanced and detailed industry model available in Canada to accurately forecast the future demand and supply of construction labour in this country. It is based on forecasting models and approaches pioneered by the Construction Owners Association of Alberta and the Commission de la construction du Québec.

Using up-to-date data gathered from 14 regional markets in all Canadian provinces, and taking into consideration such factors as the economic environment facing the construction industry and the residential and non-residential construction investment outlook, the CSC forecast system identifies

  • the amount of work being performed by those employed in the construction industry,
  • how the construction workforce adapts to changes in demand in general and to large projects that capture a large corner of the labour market,
  • tight labour markets, and 
  • trade/occupation shortfalls and areas where new labour will be required.

This and other information is used annually to generate national, provincial and regional Construction Looking Forward reports that help industry, labour organizations and government decision makers deal with human resource planning, including labour surpluses and shortages, and the need for training.

The reports answer three key questions about Canada’s construction industry:

  • What trades/occupations are required to meet the needs of the construction industry?
  • How many workers are needed?
  • Where can these workers be found?

The answers, and other information generated by the LMI program, help increase the productivity of the construction industry over the long term by maintaining an experienced workforce, attracting experienced workers back to the industry, adjusting the flow of new apprentices to meet industry needs and recruiting qualified new apprentices by offering more stable employment.

With this knowledge in hand, members of the construction industry can confidently invest in new construction knowing Canada has the workforce necessary to deliver projects on time and on budget.