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- 11. Women's earnings/men's earnings ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990044755Geography: CanadaDescription:
In addition to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the Labour Force Survey now provides a way of comparing women's earnings with men's. The tow measures are explained here, as are the reasons for the sizable gap between them.
Release date: 1999-12-01 - 12. Exports, GDP and jobs ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990044757Geography: CanadaDescription:
The recent increase in exports' share of GDP has been exceptional. Imports have mirrored the trend in exports, with trade across the U.S. border being the driving force for both. Using Statistics Canada's Input-Output tables, this article explores the issue of some goods moving back and forth across the border at various stages of processing. (Adapted from an article in Canadian Economic Observer published in November 1999).
Release date: 1999-12-01 - 13. Missing work in 1998 - industry differences ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990034684Geography: CanadaDescription:
In January 1999, the Labour Force Survey adopted the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for its industry coding. This article examines 1998 work absence rates according to NAICS. It provides a brief overview of the absence levels for 1997 and 1998, and a detailed examination of industry differences in the latter year.
Release date: 1999-09-01 - 14. Self-employment in Canada and the United States ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990034685Geography: CanadaDescription:
Considerable attention has been paid in recent years to self-employment in Canada, especially to workers' reasons for choosing this option. Have they been "pushed" by lack of full-time paid jobs or "pulled" by the positive benefits of self-employment? This article looks at the characteristics of the self-employed and the growth of self-employment in Canada and the United States.
Release date: 1999-09-01 - 15. Seasonality in employment ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990014408Geography: Province or territoryDescription:
Seasonality is an important issue because it can add a burden to the economy. The short-term use of seasonal labour is a more costly process than a steady use of labour throughout the year. This article reviews the change in seasonal employment patterns over the past two decades, and looks at how various industries, dempgraphic groups and regions have been affected.
Release date: 1999-03-03 - 16. Which workers smoke? ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X19980034139Geography: CanadaDescription: This article examines differences by occupation in daily cigarette smoking prevalence and intensity among full-time workers, and how these differences are associated with smoking restrictions at work.Release date: 1999-01-12
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- Table: 97-561-X2006001Description:
This topic deals with the journey to work of Canadians and includes data on workplace location, mode of transportation to work and commuting distance between home and work.
Data from the 2006 Census show that although the majority of Canadians use their cars to travel to work, more workers are using public transportation for their daily commute.
Release date: 2008-04-09 - 2. Trucking in Canada ArchivedTable: 53-222-XDescription:
This publication presents a comprehensive overview of the Canadian trucking industry, both for-hire and private (own account). Principal information includes statistics on revenues and expenses, equipment operated, investment, employment, and commodities transported from point of origin to point of destination. Also included are special studies, a glossary and an explanation of data quality measures and methodology.
Release date: 2007-06-22
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- 11. Missing work in 1998 - industry differences ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990034684Geography: CanadaDescription:
In January 1999, the Labour Force Survey adopted the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for its industry coding. This article examines 1998 work absence rates according to NAICS. It provides a brief overview of the absence levels for 1997 and 1998, and a detailed examination of industry differences in the latter year.
Release date: 1999-09-01 - 12. Self-employment in Canada and the United States ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990034685Geography: CanadaDescription:
Considerable attention has been paid in recent years to self-employment in Canada, especially to workers' reasons for choosing this option. Have they been "pushed" by lack of full-time paid jobs or "pulled" by the positive benefits of self-employment? This article looks at the characteristics of the self-employed and the growth of self-employment in Canada and the United States.
Release date: 1999-09-01 - 13. Seasonality in employment ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19990014408Geography: Province or territoryDescription:
Seasonality is an important issue because it can add a burden to the economy. The short-term use of seasonal labour is a more costly process than a steady use of labour throughout the year. This article reviews the change in seasonal employment patterns over the past two decades, and looks at how various industries, dempgraphic groups and regions have been affected.
Release date: 1999-03-03 - 14. Which workers smoke? ArchivedArticles and reports: 82-003-X19980034139Geography: CanadaDescription: This article examines differences by occupation in daily cigarette smoking prevalence and intensity among full-time workers, and how these differences are associated with smoking restrictions at work.Release date: 1999-01-12
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