Report finds more Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy

Alberta Economy News

Report finds more Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy
Alberta Labour MarketATB FinancialMNP
  • 📰 GlobalCalgary
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 46 sec. here
  • 6 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 36%
  • Publisher: 61%

The report says disparities in income and educational attainment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Albertans persist.

A new report says increasing Indigenous participation in Alberta’s labour market could boost the province’s GDP by between two and three percentage points, the equivalent of $8 billion to $11 billion annually.pegs the total contributions of Indigenous governments, businesses and households to Alberta’s GDP in 2023 at $9.2 billion, approximately three per cent of the province’s total GDP.

It says the contributions of Indigenous people to Alberta’s economy have grown by 12 to 15 per cent since 2019. But the report says disparities in income and educational attainment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Albertans persist. It says Indigenous workers are still overrepresented in lower-paying roles and under-represented in management and professional positions.Unemployed Indigenous workers disproportionately suffering from COVID-19 economy compared to non-Indigenous

The report calls on businesses, governments, and communities to work together to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation. It concludes that increasing Indigenous participation in the labour market would significantly boost Alberta’s economic potential. There were between 350,000 and 360,000 Indigenous individuals in Alberta in 2023, which represented about 7.5 per cent of the province’s total population.Viewed

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

GlobalCalgary /  🏆 50. in CA

Alberta Labour Market ATB Financial MNP Economy

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

More Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy: ReportMore Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy: ReportEDMONTON — A new report says increasing Indigenous participation in Alberta's labour market could boost the province's GDP by between two and three percentage points, the equivalent of $8 billion to $11 billion annually.
Read more »

Indigenous-Led Stargazing Experiences in AlbertaIndigenous-Led Stargazing Experiences in AlbertaAs the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, embrace the change in seasons with an Indigenous-led stargazing experience.
Read more »

Indigenous-Led Stargazing Experiences in AlbertaIndigenous-Led Stargazing Experiences in AlbertaAs the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, embrace the change in seasons with an Indigenous-led stargazing experience.
Read more »

Northern Alberta Indigenous community receives new homes amid housing crisisNorthern Alberta Indigenous community receives new homes amid housing crisisSitting outside the small, modified RV camper she's called home for eight years, all Grace Richards can think about is the first hot shower she'll soon be able to take in her new home.
Read more »

Movie Rez Ball shows why Indigenous stories are best told by Indigenous peopleMovie Rez Ball shows why Indigenous stories are best told by Indigenous peopleKnowing and learning about your subjects is a basic tenet in journalism. But it hasn't always been done well for people in the margins.
Read more »

Hundreds flock to Alberta legislature grounds to celebrate Alberta DayHundreds flock to Alberta legislature grounds to celebrate Alberta DayHundreds of people flocked to the legislature grounds Sunday for celebrations.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-24 14:32:24