2021/03/08 by Moore, Janine L.
Social Sciences · #Canadian Identity and History #Canadian Policy and Governance #Canadian economy #Digital Economy and Work Transformation #Future #Work #self-employment
paper · doi:10.82396/cjcd.v16i2.3117
openalex publication_date 2021/03/08 · openalex created_date 2025/12/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/07
The current state of the Canadian economy was predicted 18 years ago. If it comes as a surprise today, you weren’t paying attention. Research shows the steady growth in short-term contracts, part-time jobs, self-employment and the “gig economy” were all expected. What is surprising is the lack of preparation for this trend. We need to remind ourselves that a full-time job with benefits and a single employer for life was a blip in human history. How you adapt to the new economy will depend on how you respond to the changes underway.