Research
Technology in the Skilled Trades Animation Video
March 31, 2020 The LEPC has developed an animated video which highlights changes and requirements in the skilled trades in Northwestern Ontario driven by…
The Future of Jobs
March 26, 2020 Northern Policy Institute (NPI) partnered with the North Superior WorkforcePlanning Board, your Local Employment Planning Council to provide insight into current…
The Economic Impact of Automation on Northern Ontario’s Economy
December 19, 2019 Automation can have both positive and negative effects on economies. Some say that automation can lead to rising productivity, income, and…
Human Capital Series – Thunder Bay District
August 29, 2019 The final reports from the updated Northern Projections: Human Capital Series have been released. These reports explore demographic and labour market trends as…
Mining Sector Employment Timeline
April 30, 2019 The LEPC, in collaboration with regional mining experts, has identified nine (9) new mining projects in Northwestern Ontario that are expected…