December 2004
Vol. 5, no. 12

The economic consequences of non-standard work depend greatly on whether the situation is short-term or long-term. A look at the characteristics of three distinct groups of non-standard workers: the self-employed, employees with permanent part-time jobs, and temporary employees.

RRSPs are not always used as a source of income in retirement. This article examines premature RRSP withdrawals between 1993 and 2001, looking at whether major life events such as marital separation, death of a spouse, or loss of a job affect this behaviour.

New publication: The Canadian Labour Market at a Glance

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