Regional Analytics Lab

RAnLab is a part of the Harris Centre at Memorial University that supports evidence-based policies for regional development through capacity building initiatives and regional economic and spatial analytics.

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Monthly labour market data is now available for sub-provincial areas!

Unemployment rate figures are available each month on Statistics Canada for 48 local labour markets across NL. Until recently, this data was only available at the provincial or national level.

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Local Data Expertise

Need help analyzing and managing data and information? We partner with governments and organizations to solve local challenges.

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Data to Decisions

Do you want to incorporate more data into your everyday decision-making? We created this practical guide just for you.

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Data Resources

Interested in learning more about using data in Newfoundland and Labrador? This is a great place to start!

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Recent News

Monthly labour market data is now available for sub-provincial areas in Newfoundland and Labrador!

Let's dive into the sub-provincial labour market data that was released on March 7, 2025 by Statistics Canada ( Table: 14-10-0457-01 )....

What is Core Housing Need?

Core Housing Need determines if a household can afford suitable and adequate housing in their community.

Data Literacy

Provincial Housing Profile

A summary profile of Newfoundland and Labrador's housing

Data Dive: Summer 2024

Take a deep dive into Newfoundland and Labrador's demographic data! In this Data Dive, RAnLab delivers practical insights from a recent data

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Who We Are

The Regional Analytics Lab is a part of the the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development at Memorial University.

The Harris Centre has two primary goals:

To assist in the responsible development of the economy and society of Newfoundland and Labrador
To stimulate informed discussion of important provincial issues

RAnLab regularly collaborates with other members of the Harris Centre team to support projects through data analysis and capacity-building. The Harris Centre's frequent consultations with industry experts and policy makers, funded research projects, and engagement with local communities positions RAnLab with the important contextual information required for good quantitative analysis.

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