Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
Already vulnerable populations will be hard hit by the American-led trade war. Implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for a guaranteed livable income could help protect Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people.
Canada’s temporary foreign worker programs have been called “contemporary slavery,” but improvement is possible if significant reforms are enacted.
Sixty per cent of rural and remote households in Canada have access to broadband at speeds the federal government deems acceptable. That number drops to 43 per cent for First Nations communities, making it more difficult to access resources like healthcare and education.
Evidence from Bangladesh and Nepal shows that children can understand their exploitation and offer meaningful solutions. Engaging them is critical to developing more effective strategies to combat the worst forms of child labour.
For Indigenous communities, indicators prioritizing community health and wellbeing need to be baked into decisions about physical infrastructure.
