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Finding jobs for disabled Canadians
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
May 27, 2012
Those unemployed and underemployed millions hit all of us in our wallets. According to Statistics Canada 12.5 million Canadians are disabled. Of those 15 to 64 years old, 54 per cent are unemployed or not in the workforce. And about half of those who are unemployed earn less than $15,000 annually… if the unemployment rate were the same for the disabled, who are capable of work, as it is for the rest of the population… There would be more taxes in government coffers and the health costs associated with disabilities would plummet as an entire population has the opportunity to feel better about themselves and lead happier lives.
Tags: disabilities, participation, poverty, rights, standard of living
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