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Salary Survey

The price of goods such as food, clothing and transport goes up every single year. Take our unique Cost of Living survey and find out about wages in Canada.

News

25 March 2024 - Following a recent settlement in the USA where the National Agency of Realtors had to pay millions as a result of claims of artificially inflating prices, a similar conclusion is hoped for in Canada’s case. With a class-action lawsuit filed in January against the Canadian Real Estate Association, many Canadians are optimistic that housing prices will lower, making buying, selling and renting cheaper than in recent years. To find out how this lawsuit might impact living wages, click the link here.

Gender Pay Gap in the workplace

The Gender Pay Gap refers to the average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are working. What is the difference in the pay of the public and private sector? What are female and male sectors? How to negotiate a fair salary? Read about Gender and Jobs. 

How Does Canada Score in Labour Rights?

Canada's 2022 Labour Rights Index (LRI) evaluates citizens' access to decent work across various parameters. The country received an overall composite score ranging from 70.5 to 80 out of 100, indicating reasonable access to decent work.

Canada scored 100 on the criteria of Fair Wages, Safe Work, Fair Treatment, and Prevention of Child and Forced Labour, indicating a healthy work environment for its population. However, Employment Security and Family Responsibilities scored below 50, highlighting the recent challenges faced by employees in Canada due to the pandemic's job security issues.

Overall, the Labour Rights Index emphasises the need for continuous efforts to improve working conditions in Canada and ensure that all citizens have access to decent work with fair treatment and job security. Learn more about Canada’s Labour Rights Index.

Gig work in Canada

Over one in ten Canadians have worked or are working as gig workers. The demand for gig workers has risen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the existing laws have yet to keep pace with this evolving landscape. In Canada, gig workers, often immigrants, face the challenge of earning a living wage. Cab drivers, for instance, earn less than the minimum wage and rely on tips to bridge the wage gap. Gig work is yet to be regulated by the government in Canada, but there are a few positives to look out for. Learn more about gig work and its laws in Canada.

Living Wages

A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.

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