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A list of the Planning Board’s publications and reports can be found on this page.  These documents include our region’s Hiring Trends, our Annual Reports and the annual results of our EmployerOne Survey.

These documents are filed in reverse chronological order.

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Business Counts in the Four County Region

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Business count data provides a breakdown – by size and industry – of businesses in each of the four counties in our region. This information can help track and understand…
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Understanding Supply and Demand Through connect2JOBS.ca

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connect2JOBS.ca is an aggregator that pulls job vacancies in the region into one place so that local job seekers only have to visit one instead of multiple websites to find…
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Local Labour Market Plan 2022

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The purpose of the Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is to identify significant labour market issues in the Four County Region and set a strategic direction that addresses these issues…
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women in the Four County Region

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Using key labour force statistics derived from the Labour Force Survey (LFS), this report examines the impact of COVID-19 on women in the Four County Region between February 2020 and…
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Precarious Living Study

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This Precarious Living Study explores the intersectionality of precarious employment and other factors that contribute to precarious living in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region. Focus groups, interviews and an online…
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Does Remote Work Have a Future in the Four County Region?

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With the onset of COVID-19, remote work began to gain traction across Canada. Remote work (telework), a working style that allows employees to work outside of their usual place of…
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Understanding the Prevalance of Precarious Employment in the Four County Area

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The purpose of this research report is to measure the prevalence of precarious employment in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region. The goal of this work is to establish a methodology…
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Post Pandemic Economic Scenarios

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic and social disruption throughout the world. This report looks at the effects of the pandemic on the local labour market, while providing communities with…
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COVID – 19 Impact Reports 2020

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Phase 1: Spring 2020 By early April 2020, Statistics Canada reported that 3,100,000 Canadians had experienced job loss or a reduction in hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By June…
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Local Labour Market Plan 2022

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The purpose of the Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is to identify significant labour market issues in the Four County Region and set a strategic direction that addresses these issues…
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Local Labour Market Plan – 2021

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The purpose of the Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is to identify significant labour market issues in the four county area and set a strategic direction that addresses these issues…
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Local Labour Market Plan – 2020

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The purpose of the Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is to identify significant labour market issues in the four county area and set a strategic direction that addresses these issues…
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Local Labour Market Plan Comprehensive Report – November 2018

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Executive Summary The Local Labour Market Plan is an annual report prepared by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board to share labour market characteristics and conditions of Stratford-Bruce Peninsula…
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Local Labour Market Plan – Comprehensive Report March 2018

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Executive Summary The Local Labour Market Plan is an annual report prepared by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board to share labour market characteristics and conditions of Stratford-Bruce Peninsula…
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Local Labour Market Plan – Comprehensive Report October 2016

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Executive Summary Annually, a Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is developed for Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties to highlight movement in the local economy. In this update we will…
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Local Labour Market Plan – Update November 2015

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Executive Summary Annually, a Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is developed for Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties to highlight movement in the local economy. In this update we will…
Solving the Skills Gap October 2014

Local Labour Market Plan – October 2014

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Executive Summary Annually, a Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP) is developed for Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties to highlight movement in the local economy. Movement occurs in the expansion,…
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Local Labour Market Plan – Update October 2013

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Executive Summary In March 2013, the annual Local Labour Market Plan provided a current look at the local labour market over the 2011-2012 time period. During that review, a sharp…
Retrospective on Agriculture

EmployerOne Retrospective on Agriculture

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See the changes and trends that happened in the Agriculture sector between 2015 - 2020.
Retrospective on Manufacturing

EmployerOne Retrospective on Manufacturing

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See the changes and trends that happened in the Manufacturing sector between 2015 - 2020.
Retrospective on Construction

EmployerOne Retrospective on Construction

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See the changes and trends that happened in the Construction sector between 2015 - 2020.
Retrospective on Healthcare

EmployerOne Retrospective on Healthcare

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See the changes and trends that happened in the Healthcare sector between 2015 - 2020.
Retrospective on Retail

EmployerOne Retrospective on Retail and Wholesale Trade

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See the changes and trends that happened in the Retail and Wholesale Trade sector between 2015 - 2020.
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EmployerOne Survey Retrospective Reports

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Through the annual EmployerOne surveys which were conducted by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board between 2015 and 2020, employers shared their experiences with hiring and separations, hard-to-fill positions,…
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EmployerOne Survey Observations – 2020

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The EmployerOne Survey was conducted for the sixth time in January 2020 in the four county region, which includes the counties of Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth. In total, 421…
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EmployerOne Survey Observations 2019

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The EmployerOne Survey was conducted for the fifth time in January 2019 in the four county region, which includes the counties of Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Perth. In total, 499…
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EmployerOne 4 Year Review

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Four years of EmployerOne Survey data has given us important insights into employers’ experiences throughout Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth. In nearly all reporting areas, respondents’ concerns and challenges have…
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Annual Report 2015-2016 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2015-16

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Leveraging resources for collective impact has been the overarching theme of our activities over the 2015-16 fiscal period. Maintaining our mission of working with our community partners, we will proactively…
Annual Report 2012-2013 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2013 2014

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Together Everyone Achieves More accurately reflects the Planning Board’s philosophy. Bring together a group of interested, energetic, knowledgeable partners and a transformation starts to happen. Work and resources are shared,…
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Annual General Meeting 2012-13

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Notice of Annual General Meeting, November 16, 2013
Annual Report 2011-2012 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2011 2012

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2011-12 was another successful year for the Planning Board. As we forged new partnerships and strengthened old ties the importance of workforce planning and local labour market information continues to…
Annual Report 2010-2011 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2010 2011

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As we continue to experience an unstable economy and a slow climb out of the recession, it is even more important to engage in future planning. Planning offers us the…
Annual Report 2009-2010 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2009 2010

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THE FOUR COUNTY LABOUR MARKET PLANNING BOARD has had a very busy and successful year. As we attempt to recover from a recession and adjust to the needs of the…
Annual Report 2008-2009 - Four County Labour Market Planning Board

Annual Report 2008 2009

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CHANGE! We have been inundated with changes in the economy that have been both rapid and intense. Although we are always in an environment of change, when it becomes a…
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