Posts by Laura Adkins-Hackett
The state of youth employment in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in today’s global society. Youth is a crucial phase of life when young people begin to realize their aspirations, achieve economic independence, and find their place…Read More
Equal Pay Day: Exploring wage disparities in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Around the world, various countries observe Equal Pay Day to mark the point in the calendar when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s. In 2023, the average wage for women in Canada was 78% of the average wage for men. This means that, on average, women would…Read More
LMIC to examine occupations at risk due to an aging workforce
Listen to this report as an audio recording Canada’s workforce is aging, and the number of Canadian workers approaching retirement age has never been higher. Over the last several decades, the average age of Canadians has increased, and the share of Canadians aged 55+ is higher than ever. According to Statistics Canada’s Population Estimates, the…Read More
Where to find data on student and apprentice labour market outcomes
Listen to this blog as an audio recording Statistics Canada’s Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP) provides valuable insights into the labour market outcomes of post-secondary graduates and apprentices. With data from the ELMLP, researchers and analysts can explore questions related to labor market transitions, mobility, pathways and earnings, based on characteristics like age,…Read More