Data

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Canadian Forecast (5 Years)

Five-year economic forecast for nine sectors of the national economy. Updated quarterly.

Provincial Forecast (5 Years)

Five-year economic forecast for all 10 provinces. Updated quarterly.

Metropolitan Forecast

Five-year forecasts for 24 Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMA). More than 100 indicators for each CMA.


Indices

Data summarizing responses to four attitudinal questions on:

Consumer Confidence: Employment prospects, financial position, and if it is a good time to make a major purchase.

Business Confidence: Designed to measure CEOs’ perceptions of the current economic environment, their investment intentions, and their determinants.

Databases and Release Dates

Browse the data series available through e-Data in each database (to view these databases, youll be leaving the main CBoC website and going to another). Latest data release found under database name.

Conference Board Databases

November 4, 2025


Quarterly forecast

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Annual forecast/industry

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Metro I: December 2, 2025

Metro II: September 12, 2025


Metro I: Triannual forecast

Metro II: Biannual forecast

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October 7, 2024


Annual forecast

November 11, 2025


Biannual forecast

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November 25, 2025


Monthly forecast

September 18, 2025


Quarterly forecast

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External Databases

High-Frequency Labour Market Insights

Explore the Trends Navigator and Hiring Demand Reporting System for actionable labour market information.

Access to granular, high-frequency, labour market intelligence is critical to inform leading programs and policies. Our tools are designed to support industry, educators, policymakers, and communities make evidence-based decisions.

Effective programs start with strong insights. The Trends Navigator for Educators puts Canada’s most current labour market intelligence directly into your hands—helping you design programs, services, and strategies that meet the real demands of employers.

Built for educators, employment services providers, and workforce planners, this easy-to-use platform transforms millions of online job postings into clear, actionable data about skills needs, industry shifts, and occupational trends.

  • Align programs with market needs: Identify the fastest-growing occupations and the specific skills employers require.
  • Strengthen graduate and client outcomes: Equip learners and jobseekers with the competencies that are actually in demand.
  • Plan for the future: Use exclusive 10-year occupational forecasts to shape forward-looking curricula and services.
  • Access customizable insights: Filter by sector, occupation, region, and more to get data that matches your priorities.
  • Stay ahead with the latest data: Regular data and system updates keep you informed as the labour market evolves.
  • Data sourced from Canadian job aggregators, regional, local job boards and employer websites.
  • Intuitive dashboard designed for non-technical users.
  • Detailed work requirements analysis including skills, tools, and certifications.
  • Trusted by Canada’s top Post-Secondary Institutions, employment service providers, and industry leaders.

Hiring Demand Reporting System

Understanding where, when, and how employers are hiring is critical to building responsive strategies. Our Hiring Demand Reporting System delivers unmatched visibility into real-time employer activity across Canada, empowering policymakers, workforce planners, economic developers, and researchers to make smarter, faster decisions.

This powerful platform aggregates millions of online job postings, offering deep insights into occupational demand, regional hiring patterns, and evolving workforce needs. Whether you’re analyzing sector growth, guiding investment, or supporting workforce development initiatives, Hiring Demand Reporting System provides the evidence you need.

  • Track hiring activity across regions and sectors: See where demand is growing—and where gaps are emerging.
  • Analyze employer needs: Access detailed data on the skills, certifications, and qualifications employers are seeking.
  • Identify emerging trends early: Respond to changes in the labour market before they become widespread.
  • Support funding and policy decisions: Back proposals and strategies with trusted, data-driven evidence.
  • Customize reports to your needs: Filter by industry, occupation, geography, and timeframe for tailored insights.
  • Monthly data updates sourced from thousands of Canadian employers and job boards.
  • Detailed breakdowns by occupation (NOC codes), sector, and skills.
  • Trusted by governments, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations.

Labour Market Data API Service

Our API Service gives you direct access to granular, high-frequency Canadian labour market data—enabling you to build tailored, user-friendly tools and experiences for your own audiences.

Whether you’re looking to visualize trends, integrate data into your analytics platforms, or power your own applications and dashboards, our API makes it possible.

  • Create custom tools and visualizations: Use hiring data to tell compelling, localized stories.
    Integrate seamlessly: Connect directly to your internal systems for advanced modelling and analytics.
    Own the experience: Download and host labour market data on your own servers and infrastructure.
    Scale with confidence: Support growing data needs while maintaining full control over the user experience.