Labour Market Indicators – January 2026

In January 2026, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Questionnaire flow within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey. Therefore, some respondents will not receive all questions, and there is a small chance that some households will not receive any questions at all. This is based on their answers to certain LFS questions.

Labour Market Indicators

ENTRY_Q01 / EQ 1 - From the following list, please select the household member that will be completing this questionnaire on behalf of the entire household.

LEA_Q01 / EQ 2 - In the next 12 months, are you planning on leaving your main job or business?

  1. Yes
  2. No

LEA_Q02 / EQ 3 - What is the main reason why you are planning on leaving your main job or business?

  1. To change careers
  2. To retire             
  3. To go back to school
  4. Pay is too low
  5. Workload is too heavy
  6. Lack of flexibility to work from home
  7. End of temporary contract
  8. Would like more hours
  9. To move
  10. For career advancement
  11. Personal or family responsibilities
  12. Other

LEA_Q03 / EQ 4 - Did you do anything to look for a new job during the 4 weeks from Sunday, December 21 to Saturday, January 17?

  1. Yes
  2. No

LEA_Q04 / EQ 5 – How long have you been looking for a new job?

  1. Less than one month
  2. 1 month to less than 7 months
  3. 7 months to less than 1 year
  4. 1 to 2 years
  5. Over 2 years

LEA_Q05 / EQ 6 - What impact is economic uncertainty due to international trade and tariffs having on your intentions to stay or leave your main job or business over the next 12 months?

  1. More likely to stay because of economic uncertainty due to international trade and tariffs
  2. More likely to leave because of economic uncertainty due to international trade and tariffs
  3. No impact on your intention to stay or leave main job or business
  4. Other
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