Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
This report analyzes Canada’s dependence on immigrants and temporary residents in areas of essential work, arguing that this dependency puts the future and resilience of these sectors at risk.
Using 2015 census data, the researchers examined four subsectors for deeper analysis: truck transportation, nursing and residential care facilities, farming and food manufacturing. These were chosen as areas of focus specifically because of their respective workforce size, the “essential” nature of the work (access to food and healthcare) and because they are often immigrant-intensive sectors.
Recommendations include:
– bringing in these essential workers as permanent residents
– improving working conditions and compensation
– ameliorating the credential recognition process
– expanding career pathways for workers across all skill levels