Posts by Suzanne Spiteri
What is “decent work”?
Listen to this report as an audio recording The concept of “decent work” is an important one: it is the framework that countries worldwide use to develop initiatives, programs and policies that improve working conditions for everyone. It’s also used as a framework to evaluate how countries perform as they advance principles of decent work. …Read More
What is a “good” job?
Listen to this report as an audio recording What makes a good job? The concept of a ‘good job’ or ‘good work’ is broad and debated among policy-makers, academics, economists, and many others. Because jobs play such a significant part in most people’s lives, understanding what makes a good job (often referred to as job…Read More
LMIC to explore dynamics of remote work in Canada’s labour market
Listen to this blog as an audio recording In 2020, we experienced an unprecedented shift in the world of work. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed when, how, and where work happens, leading to the widespread adoption of full-time remote work. In 2021, over 25% of core-age employees in Canada were working remotely. These changes paved the…Read More
Wages, inflation, AI, green economy: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
Listen to this blog as an audio recording For many people in Canada, Labour Day represents the final breath of summer. But this century-old Canadian holiday also represents much more than one last long weekend before the return to regular school and work routines. Officially, Labour Day has existed since 1894, but its roots can…Read More
Intersectionality at work: Why intersectionality matters to labour market information
Listen to this blog as an audio recording Social life, work life, personal identities and other lenses researchers and economists use to understand the world around us are complex and fascinating topics to dig into. But the data and definitions we rely on often divide identities into categories such as sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity,…Read More
Filling gaps in labour market information about refugees in Canada
Listen to this report as an audio recording World Refugee Day is an annual occasion designated by the United Nations, serving as a powerful reminder of the strength, courage and resilience of millions of forcibly displaced people worldwide. Observed on June 20th, the day allows us to raise awareness and celebrate the inspiring journeys of…Read More
What can the data tell us about Black Canadians and the labour market?
Listen to this report as an audio recording February is Black history month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions that Black workers have made to the building of Canada’s economy, politics and labour movements. This month we’re sharing a three-part series on the LMIC blog in which we outline some of the…Read More
Conversations with Black youth: Reflections on Canada’s labour market
Listen to this report as an audio recording February is Black history month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions that Black workers have made to the building of Canada’s economy, politics and labour movements. This month we’re sharing a three-part series on the LMIC blog in which we outline some of the…Read More
A brief history of Black labour in Canada in the 20th century
Listen to this report as an audio recording February is Black history month: an invitation to recognize, celebrate and honour the profound contributions that Black workers have made to the building of Canada’s economy, politics and labour movements. This month we’re sharing a three-part series on the LMIC blog in which we outline some of the…Read More
Where’s the data about disability and the labour market in Canada?
Listen to this report as an audio recording This week marks the 29th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated, in part, to celebrating the important contributions Canadians with disabilities make in our communities and workplaces. This year’s theme is Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an…Read More