Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2022
Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth

Release date: December 13, 2022
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Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth
Description: Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate was 7.5% for the total population in 2021. The rate for the Indigenous population was almost 55% higher.

The proportion of youth not in education, employment and training (NEET) increased almost 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

The Rate of Involuntary Part – Time Work


From 2019 to 2020, the rate of involuntary part-timeNote 1 work increased by almost 20%.
Table summary
This table displays the results of From 2019 to 2020. The information is grouped by Year (appearing as row headers), Annual % change for involuntary part-time work (appearing as column headers).
Year Annual % change for involuntary part-time work
2019 -10.4%
2020 19.3%
2021 -8.4%

In 2021, men aged 25-54 had the highest rate of involuntary part-time work. This was almost two times higher than the national average of 21%.

Economic Recovery From the Covid-19 Pandemic


Industries that experienced the highest GDP growth.
Table summary
This table displays the results of Industries that experienced the highest GDP growth.. The information is grouped by Industry (appearing as row headers), % change from September 2020 to September 2022 (appearing as column headers).
Industry % change from September 2020 to September 2022
Arts, entertainment and recreation 70%
Food services and accommodations 38%

However, these industries still remain below their pre-pandemic levels of GDP.
Table summary
This table displays the results of However. The information is grouped by Industry (appearing as row headers), change from September 2019 – September 2022 (appearing as column headers).
Industry change from September 2019 – September 2022
Art, entertainment and recreation -12%
Food services and accommodations -9%

Between 2020 – 2021, recent immigrantsNote 2 recovered from unemployment faster than the total population.

Community Spotlight: Shorefast

Shorefast is a registered charity that builds economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island, NL, and shares learning to help make it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy. Shorefast's programs comprise a holistic set of initiatives that hold relevance to community economic development.

Since the creation of Shorefast (2004)

  • Employ ~33% of households on Fogo Island
  • Estimated GDP impact of $55 million by 2023
  • Share knowledge of community development beyond Fogo Island

Source(s): Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2021. Statistics Canada, Gross Domestic Product by Industry - National (Monthly), 2022. Shorefast, 2022.



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