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Alberta labour force profiles : aged 45 and older

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics. More ≫

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics.

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Alberta's ageing labour force and skill shortages

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Over the last decade, Alberta's economy has been one of the strongest in Canada. The province enjoys high wages and low unemployment. In 2007, Alberta's unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, below the... More ≫

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Over the last decade, Alberta's economy has been one of the strongest in Canada. The province enjoys high wages and low unemployment. In 2007, Alberta's unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, below the 5% level that is often used to indicate a balanced labour market. The low unemployment rate in Alberta raised concerns about skill shortages. There are a number of factors that influence skill shortages, one of which is an aging labour force. Although both Canada and Alberta are experiencing an aging labour force, it is unlikely to directly create a widespread skill shortage. Proper planning and collaboration among government, industry and educational institutions may reduce the impact of aging on labour supply although pockets of skill shortages may still occur.

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Alberta profile : older workers in the labour force

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For the purpose of this profile, older workers are defined as those people who are aged 45+ years. Population of Alberta's Older Workers: In 2007, Alberta had the lowest proportion of older... More ≫

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For the purpose of this profile, older workers are defined as those people who are aged 45+ years. Population of Alberta's Older Workers: In 2007, Alberta had the lowest proportion of older workers in Canada. The number of older workers in Alberta's working age population (WAP) grew by 48.4% between 1997 and 2007. In 2007, 43.5% of Alberta's WAP was older workers.

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