Unemployment in Canada

Furthermore the high income inequality is not the only issue Canadian families are facing, with enormous cutbacks from the government, Canadians are facing a lot more precarious times. The government has been reducing the economic security and access to public and social services has also been undermined many of the statutory benefits people use to enjoy in the past. Part of this problem with has to do with the employers and media idea of “flexibility”. Employers and the media often claim that the "flexibility" provided by precarious employment offers workers improved work-family balance and other lifestyle benefits. The reality, however, is that 1/3 of adult women who work part-time said they would prefer to work full-time, and this proportion

This survey was introduced to observe the way society lives in today's world, and how they live paycheck to paycheck. The Canadian Payroll Association had a conclusion after this survey that most Canadians are not happy with the way they live. Because of the weak economy, Canadians believe that they are not going to be able to retire at an early age, there just won't be any money saved. Statistics prove that the economy in the housing market is the biggest factor most families face in today's world because society dictates that we need things in life to survive. People are living above their means, and that’s why the credit card companies are getting richer.

Every night there are at least 35,000 people who go without homes in Canada, yet, the Canadian government has little to show for prevention. The “social assistance” (welfare, disability support payments, old age security and employment insurance) provided does not begin to cover for basic living expenses. Today in Victoria, one month's rent in a studio apartment is anywhere from 800-1200 dollars, yet a single recipient of “social assistance” in BC will receive a total of 610 dollars to cover all of their basic needs. Many lower and middle-class Canadians live one day at a time having to make tough decisions whether to pay the hydro bill or fix their car. With the cost of living rising and minimum wage at 10.85 an hour, it makes it almost impossible to be above the poverty line, especially with single income

Poverty is a worldwide crisis affecting not only developing countries but, well developed countries like Canada. Although in Canada poverty is not an prevalent issue it affects families and their life style. The after tax income in 2000 was $45,800, 13 years later the after tax income has raised to $53,000 (Statistic Canada 2015). The raising income has helped diminish poverty present in Canada helping families live a healthy, happy life. With the raising income the poor are being benefited. The lowest income earned has increased by 14.6% rising from $15,100 to $17,300 (Statistic Canada 2015). The highest decile increased by 24.6% to an income of 130,600 (Statistic Canada 2015). The after tax income is rising but, the wealthy are becoming more

Every year, newcomers arrive in Canada carrying colourful expectations and excitements. Their contribution to our population, national growth, and workforces are important. Currently, we are experiencing a decline in population. As a result, the capability of national growth decreases. As educated, financially qualified and employable immigrants enter Canada, our labour market earns a chance to improve. The distribution of potentials benefits immigrants and citizens, regarding our multiculturalism and economy. Canada needs immigrants as much as immigrants need Canada. Therefore, annual immigration levels in Canada must be increased. “Canada is an association of peoples who have, and cherish, great differences, but work together because they can respect themselves and each other,” (Massey).1

1. Canada is known to be one of the most developed countries in the world, with a wide range of social programs that contribute to a high-standard of living. As with many mixed economies, Canada could be described as a 'welfare society ', meaning that the government plays a major role in ensuring the well-being of its citizens. This comes in the form of free healthcare, access to education, employment insurance and various other social programs. Despite Canada 's record of being a fiscally balanced and responsible nation, there are still several pressing issues facing the economy and country as a whole, specifically from a social policy perspective. Four key issues include:

According to the study precarious work is jobs that are created and often defined as being unstable and unpredictable. Precarious work includes work that is not secure. Which can include, temporary and contract work, and self-employment which has grown faster than permanent, full-time employment.

“I need help. I need a team to help me serve the people,” said Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau feeling overwhelming for this situation (Le Soleil in Freeman, 2016). This phrase couldn’t likely come from a wife of the prime minister, PM, or the highest political authority of a developed country, as is Canada. It is undeniable that Canada is a country that has become more popular due to the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. As a result of this Grégoire-Trudeau, his spouse, has been demanded to assist in many national and international events and the invitations continue increasing (Toronto Star, 2016). However, she is concern about not to attend all these petitions, emails and more requirements because only has one assistant to help her to respond them

Employment insurance (EI) is a type of social assistance that provides a safety net of temporary financial aid to individuals who lost their jobs. According to Statistics Canada (2016), over five hundred thousand Canadians receives regular EI benefits. Workers could receive compensation of payment for periods of fourteen to forty-five months in search of new jobs. When big shocks in the market lead to a depression in the economy where loss of jobs occur, EI is crucial; however, some may wonder the program’s efficiency in reintegrating individuals back into the workforce. Would workers abuse this system and is this fair to the general public? An argument by many scholars is that the existence of EI encourages higher levels of permanent unemployment and entrenched seasonal employment since individuals would rather receive unemployment benefits as opposed to returning to the labour force. Justice, fairness and efficiency questions arise in the effectiveness of EI. In this paper, I discuss the efficiency of EI in society, whether the problem of free riders outweighs workers that actively return into the labour force which enhances growth and productivity. I examine theories of justice by John Rawls and Adam Smith to argue justice ultimately outweighs the efficiency issues in EI and is crucial for the well-being of a society.

Consideration for economic context is essential for work and learning. Companies, such as public, not for profit, privately operated/owned etc., have the ability to move unaccounted for resources across borders, attain cheap labour by outsourcing and create off-shore accounts to avoid taxes all of which impact work and learning. The Canadian economy is one derived of many variables. Employers creating workplaces by outsourcing their labour, moving resources that are unaccounted for or by creating accounts to avoid taxes are in business to have the lowest expenses and the most profit. These employers are prepared to do what it takes at whatever cost. The community in which I live consisted of several factories. These factories operated for many years employing many people in this community. Over the last 15 years most of these factories shut down and relocated to various other countries, obtaining cheap labour and new ways of distribution, leaving

Gender segregation in employment has prevailed in Canada for many years. The issue is likely to subject the country into an economic crisis, particularly now the economy is moving towards the so-called fourth industrial revolution. In a country where the labor force is made up of 50 percent women, such a revolution shift to male-dominated talent is likely to be detrimental to the country’s economy as talented people will lack to fill positions. As outlined in the article, the revolution, which is as a result of technological advances such as 3D Printing and Robotics, will negatively impact on the traditional female dominated industries (administration and clerical jobs), while

The globalization of work in new labour markets has increasingly pressurized the existing labour markets in Canada due to the incentives of inexpensive labour and lenient labour laws abroad. The expansion of labour markets and desire for economic interdependence in these impoverished regions has led to widespread inequality meanwhile Canadian workers suffers from lack of prospects for work. Third world workers in new labour markets generally lack the motivation and support to combat the improvised conditions, which allows multinational companies to prey on their desire for economic support. The conditions may persist until workers fight to improve their quality of life. Conversely, the wage of employing workers from powerful nations, such as Canada, is significantly higher and comes at an increased expense when considering the costs of health benefits, employer contributions to pensions, and government taxes. Globalization is affecting work in Canada by relocating manufacturing jobs to facilities abroad. The manufacturing sector has been impacted negatively and is now a sunset industry because of factory closures (Maclarkey, 1995). When considering the tough working conditions and inequality subjected to workers in new markets, and the insecurity present in the Canadian labour market, there is little benefit for

It as well explores the impact the skilled-based selection system has on immigrant skilled workers by increasing the rate of poverty among them, especially, the African and Asian Canadian communities. In addition, the article emphasizes on the declining of employment affecting the racial minorities has a relationship with the issue of gang violence, which the governments are not paying attention to.

Majorities of the adult population in Canada work at a paid job and some work at home to maintain their living standards. Several factors determine the type, and the amount of money one earns to maintain his household. Such factors include family status, where the worker is in his/her life cycle, social expectation and the economy. Better understanding of the changes that have taken place in the division of paid work in the early 20th century and the current work paid jobs helps in the development of better workplace and other family-related policies (Chowdhury, 2003). The beginning of the twentieth century witnessed an increased demand in the in labor as many jobs were created in factories.

It is quite disturbing when a person himself feels like a refugee in his native country. The writer believes that the sole cause for being in this situation is the multicultural policy implemented in Canada and the growing number of immigrants within Canada. He has been unemployed for the past five years, although he has experience of 17 years in forklifting. As he believes the growing number of immigrants from other countries within Canada is the sole reason for being unemployed, as the immigrants from other countries provides with references that eventually provides them an edge in the labor market. He even explains that who is there to check their references.