Ageing and employment policies: Canada = Vieillissement et politiques de l'emploi: Canada

In Canada, the proportion of persons aged 65 and over to the working-age population will double to 45% by 2050. Without policy changes, this could lead to higher public expenditures, labour force shortages, and slower economic growth. This report surveys of the main barriers to employment for older workers, assesses of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to overcome these barriers and presents a set of policy recommendations for further action by the public authorities and social partners. It examines the balances between income support and work incentives, methods for encour The performance of youth on the labor market is a challenge in OECD countries facing persistent youth unemployment. As labor markets become more and more selective, a lack of relevant skills brings a higher risk of unemployment. This report on Canada contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school to work, and a set of policy recommendations for further action by the public authorities and social partners.--Publisher's description This Report On Canada Contains A Survey Of The Main Barriers To Employment For Older Workers, An Assessment Of The Adequacy And Effectiveness Of Existing Measures To Overcome These Barriers And A Set Of Policy Recommendations. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 133-138). Also Available In An Electronic Version.