Posts by Suzanne Spiteri
Misconceptions, Half-Truths and Confusion: The Need for Clarity and Communication in Rights for Persons with Disabilities in Canada’s Labour Market
Listen to this article as an audio recording Persons with disabilities represent a diverse and significant portion of the Canadian labour force, yet their workforce participation remains lower than that of individuals without disabilities. As industries face growing labour shortages and an aging workforce approaches retirement, it has never been more important to engage and…Read More
Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last year, LMIC used Labour Day as an opportunity to reflect on the current state of labour and the labour market in Canada. We explored several…Read More
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
How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings
Listen to this article as an audio recording Table of Contents Introduction This Pride month, our focus is on amplifying the voices of 2-spirited,1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (2SLGBTQ+) individuals, centring their experiences. We highlight how some companies engage in Pride month-themed marketing and product releases that seem driven more by profit-seeking or…Read More
How to write job postings for neurodivergent candidates
Listen to this article as an audio recording Compared to the Canadian average, neurodivergent adults have lower employment rates, are more likely to be underemployed, and tend to hold jobs for a shorter amount of time. These employment outcomes affect mental health, well-being and quality of life. Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings…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
Transgender visibility in Canadian LMI
Listen to this article as an audio recording There are an estimated 100,815 transgender and non-binary individuals in Canada, but we have limited information about their labour market outcomes. March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people, raising awareness about discrimination, and celebrating their contributions to…Read More
Women’s economic empowerment and the Canadian labour market
Listen to this article as an audio recording “Economic empowerment increases women’s access to economic resources and opportunities including jobs, financial services, property and other productive assets, skills development and market information.” – OECD It’s International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, asks us to consider what full economic inclusion could mean for women…Read More
Conversations with Black entrepreneurs: What motivates entrepreneurship?
Listen to this article as an audio recording February is Black History Month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions Black workers have made to building Canada’s economy, politics and labour market. For Black History Month 2024, we’re sharing a three-part series in which we outline some of the history of Black…Read More
What can the data tell us about Black entrepreneurs in Canada?
Listen to this article as an audio recording February is Black History Month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions Black workers have made to building Canada’s economy, politics and labour market. For Black History Month 2024, we’re sharing a three-part series in which we outline some of the history of Black…Read More