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Labour Market Information

LMI Snapshot

July 2022, Regional Comparisons

Unemployment Rates

Chatham-Kent: 4.2%
Windsor-Essex: 5.8%
Sarnia-Lambton: 4.4%
ER 3570: 5.3%
Ontario: 5.3%

Participation Rates

Chatham-Kent: 57.0%
Windsor-Essex: 56.8%
Sarnia-Lambton: 56.3%
ER 3570: 56.7%

Annual Rates

The annual unemployment rate (%) and annual participation rate (%) in Chatham-Kent is shown below, from 2006-2021.

2021 Annual Unemployment Rate chart showing trends from 2006 to 2021.

2021 Annual Participation Rate chart showing trends from 2006 to 2021.

Local Labour Market Plan

2021	Planning Document - English Planning Document - French
2020	Planning Document - English Planning Document - Summary
2019	Planning Document - English Planning Document - French
2018	Planning Document - English Planning Document - French
2016	Planning Document - English
2015	Planning Document - English Planning Document - French

EmployerOne Survey

The EmployerOne Survey offers employers an opportunity to share their workforce challenges and successes from the previous calendar year. The results provide local data which helps to plan local solutions and build a stronger workforce. The EmployerOne Surveys provide a voice for Chatham-Kent employers to reach government, policy-makers, and those responsible for education and training of potential employees.

2022	EmployerOne Survey Report EmployerOne Survey Infographic
2020	EmployerOne 6 Year Review
2019	EmployerOne Survey Results
2018	EmployerOne Survey Results
2017	EmployerOne Survey Results
2016	EmployerOne Survey Results
2015	EmployerOne Survey Results