2012-2017 Evaluation of the Labour Market Development Agreements Evaluation Summary
From Employment and Social Development Canada
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Source: Strategic and Service Policy Branch Evaluation Directorate
Labour Market Development Agreements:
- ESDC invests $2.14B annually to help unemployed EI eligible Canadians find and maintain employment.
- The Employment Benefits and Support Measures are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
- Programs and services examined include Skills Development, Skills Development-Apprentices, Targeted Wage Subsidies, Job Creation Partnerships and Employment Assistance Services.
The four key evaluation results:
- Improved the labour market attachment of participants in general (compared to non-participants)
- Reduced dependence on employment insurance and social assistance
- Providing employment assistance services early during unemployment produced larger impacts
- Social benefits of participation exceeded costs of investments for most interventions
Non experimental approach to estimating incremental impacts on earnings
| Average annual earnings | Before participation | After participation | Change in earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $38,000 | $8,000 |
| Average annual earnings | Before participation | After participation | Change in earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $31,000 | $36,000 | $5,000 |
Incremental Impact (Change due to program participation): + $3,000 (in other words, $8,000 - $5,000)
Total expenditures and number of interventions for 2014/2015 by province and territory
| Province/Territory | Total expenditure | Number of interventions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | $3.6M | 520 |
| Northwest Territories | $4.3M | 1,144 |
| British Columbia | $296.9M | 209,646 |
| Alberta | $118.7M | 236,476 |
| Saskatchewan | $41.9M | 18,409 |
| Manitoba | $49.2M | 60,587 |
| Nunavut | $3.1M | 934 |
| Ontario | $627.5M | 172,667 |
| Quebec | $638.8M | 281,152 |
| New Brunswick | $98.8M | 33,854 |
| Nova Scotia | $89M | 31,220 |
| Prince Edward Island | $28.3M | 7,588 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $131.1M | 24,336 |
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