-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Meaningful employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the labour market (newcomers, women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Canadians) are required to help boost economic growth in Canada. According to a recent Globe & Mail article, a report by Deloitte Canada indicates that even if COVID-19 had not happened, Canada’s economy was headed for slow growth over … Continue reading
The pandemic has exacerbated the gender divide in household labour. Since COVID-19 women have been at increased risk of violence and have had more demands related to caregiving, homeschooling and work. The impacts of the pandemic has deepened inequality for some including diverse women, two spirited, trans and non-binary people. Learn more. Read Employment E-News … Continue reading
According to a recent Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, women have made only marginal gains in the trades from 2008-2018. In 2008, 934,000 people in Canada were working in industrial, electrical and construction trades. Women accounted for only 34,600, or 3.7% of those positions. In 2018, the number of people working in the trades shrank … Continue reading
Increasingly, a high level of skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are required for today’s Labour Market. Unfortunately, women are still underrepresented in these fields. February 11th was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The day presents an opportunity to bring awareness to barriers that prevent and deter girls and … Continue reading
Did you know that companies with women in at least 30% of leadership roles see economic gains? In fact, companies are 1.4 times more likely to have sustained, profitable growth and 1.7 times more likely to have greater leadership strength. Learn more. Recently, Ontario midwives welcomed a ‘historic’ victory in a pay equity case. The … Continue reading
The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) – named the number one private-sector think tank in the world – released a report on revitalizing the Canadian economy through gender parity. According to the report, The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in Canada, progress in gender equality needs to advance from a social, moral and economic perspective. … Continue reading
“There is a looming demographic and labour market crises which has the potential to shake the very foundations of our society.”1 As ‘baby boomers’ move into retirement, we will continue to experience a growing labour shortage. The Conference Board of Canada states there is a ratio of 4:1 workers to retirees today, by 2035 the … Continue reading
Gender equality and ensuring the safety of women and girls is a priority for the Government of Canada. The Minister of Status of Women, Patty Hajdu, is leading the development and implementation of a new strategy to prevent gender-based violence. The strategy is intended to strengthen federal efforts through a coordinated, collaborative and evidence-based approach. … Continue reading
Recently, a report related to Ontario’s Gender Pay Gap was released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The report, “Every Step You Take: Ontario’s Gender Pay Gap Ladder” indicates the following: On average, a working woman in Ontario earns 70.6 cents for every dollar a man makes*. With each step that women take on … Continue reading
Former Whitby-Oshawa MPP has been assigned a new position. Last summer, Christine Elliot resigned from politics. Recently, she was appointed as the first Patient Ombudsman in Canada. Christine Elliot first joined politics to help improve the healthcare system. She looks forward to applying the experience that she gained as an MPP and Health Critic for … Continue reading
Durham Region Unemployed Help 