Changes in the population of tradespeople between 2016 and 2021

Articles and reports: 81-595-M2024002
Description: There has been a growing concern about future labor supply in skilled trades in Canada. Using data from the Census of Population and the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (JVWS), this article examines changes in the number and demographic composition of tradespeople from 2016 to 2021 in Canada. Specifically, the study focuses on those employed in Red Seal trades, analyzing variations in age, gender, citizenship, and trade selection.
Issue Number: 2024002
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): Su, Sophia; Jin, Hyeongsuk; Brown, Justin
Main Product: Education, Learning and Training Research Paper Series
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