Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS)
**UPDATE NOTICE**: The COPS team is currently working on updating the projections (2026-2035). Results will be published progressively starting on October 30th, 2026.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) uses COPS and the National Occupational Classification (NOC, 2021 version) to identify occupations that may face labour shortage or labour surplus conditions over the projection period. The latest projections cover the 2024 to 2033 period.
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Projection Summaries
Use this section to access summaries of projection results by occupation or industry.
Projection Data
Access full datasets, including projections on population, labour force, employment, gross domestic product, job openings and job seekers.
Employment and Social Development Canada makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the COPS projections.