Women are retiring in greater numbers – and that’s a problem
KATHERINE SCOTT: Health care, retail trade and education/social assistance sectors especially hard hit
Tag: Employment rate
Unemployment spike may trigger rethink of EI program
ALEX WHALEN and FRED MCMAHON: As the system increases in generosity and accessibility in Atlantic Canada, it may perpetuate the nation’s problems with EI
Human cost high from pandemic-driven joblessness
JOHANNA WOLFERT: As government responds to COVID-19, it needs to think about the non-financial consequences of being out of work
Put the Canadian economy back to work
DAVID FULLER: Not every home should be isolated. Not every business should be shut. The harm is too great to society. We need better solutions (BASIC/PREMIUM content/Not yet a BASIC/PREMIUM member? $19)
Will the economy ever recover?
ROSLYN KUNIN: The economy will bounce back, even if some businesses don’t. But don’t expect a rapid recovery after COVID-19 recedes (PREMIUM content/Not yet a PREMIUM member? $25)
Ease temporary layoff laws during COVID-19 crisis
ALEX WHALEN and NIELS VELDHUIS: Allowing employers to adjust quickly will improve the chances jobs are waiting for returning workers when the crisis subsides
Lies, damned lies and statistics
LEE HARDING: Given the billions of dollars and political agendas at stake, citizens should always take government stats with a measure of reserve (FREE membership content)
Is neoliberalism sinful or our salvation?
ALLAN BONNER: It’s difficult to know for sure since academics and economists want to hide behind jargon rather than offering concrete analysis
Fiscal risks of potential recession await next PM
JAKE FUSS and MILAGROS PALACIOS: Any voluntary increase in spending by the federal government would further exacerbate the deficit
Unionizing the gig economy would be a disaster for workers
MATTHEW LAU: Unionization would mean fewer jobs and fewer hours of work. The workers might be unsatisfied with their current position, but it’s certainly better than unemployment (FREE membership content)
Does government debt really matter?
ROSLYN KUNIN: Let’s be very careful about electing a government that’s bribing us with our own money
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