2026 Local Labour Market Plan Now Available
March 12, 2026Cornwall Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Training Board has released its annual Local Labour Market Plan (LLMP). The report covers the areas of the City of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and the Prescott and Russell United Counties. The report summarizes the most recent labour market data available.
“After extensive research and analysis, we are pleased to share this report, which outlines priorities for workforce development planning. It draws on data collected from sources such as Statistics Canada, Canada Business Counts and Lightcast Analyst, and presents detailed collaborative actions to address these priorities,” said Martha Rochon, Executive Director of the EOTB.
The Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) is one of a network of 25 workforce development boards across Ontario. Their mandate is to engage communities and community partners in local labour market development. Annually, the Eastern Ontario Training Board releases a Local Labour Market Plan for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) and Prescott and Russell (PR) summarizing the most recent labour market data available; independent research; and consultations with employers, economic developers, educators and employment service providers that have taken place over the past year. This qualitative and quantitative foundation results in a compilation of actions supporting local workforce development and a 3-year Action Plan focused on four key priorities:
- Identify immediate and future skills in demand and promote training to upskill job seekers and existing workers.
- Attract, integrate and retain marginalized and barriered groups in the workforce including immigrants, youth, people with disabilities, etc.
- Identify and promote immediate and longer-term occupations in demand.
- Assist employers to attract, retain and promote existing workers.
Features in the 42-page report include:
- A Changing Workforce
- Key Industries Driving the Economy
- High-Demand Jobs
- A Closer Look at Tourism in SDG and PR
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence
- Working Together for Solutions
To access the Cornwall, SDG and PR report, click on the following link:
About the Eastern Ontario Training Board
The mandate of the EOTB has remained consistent since the agency was incorporated in 1998 – to ensure access to quality local labour market information; engage employers to help identify skill gaps, employment opportunities and training needs; support stronger linkages among employment service providers and help job seekers obtain skills to become employed. The EOTB office is located in Downtown Cornwall at 16 Second Street West.