Text table 3.1
Scenarios for the projection of the labour force in Canada

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Scenarios for the projection of the labour force in Canada
Scenarios Assumptions about population growth Assumptions about participation rates
A - Low growth Low growth Continuing trends (1999 to 2008)
B - Constant participation rates (2008) Medium growth Constant (2008 levels)
C - Recent trends in participation rates (1999 to 2008) Medium growth Continuing trends (1999 to 2008)
D - High growth High growth Continuing trends (1999 to 2008)
E - Long-term trends in participation rates (1990 to 2008) Medium growth Continuing trends (1990 to 2008)