Overview

Abstract (English)

Key Points: * Canadian-born and immigrant women in the Toronto labour market earn less than men when working full-time. They are also more likely to work part-time. * Immigrant women and men earn less on average than Canadian-born women and men earn in full-time jobs. * Immigrants are more likely to hold full-time employment than those born in Canada. * Recent immigrants are less likely to work full-time than established immigrants. * The Toronto labour market is segmented by occupational classifications. Immigrants who work in low paying occupations are characterized by precarious work, but often would full-time in these occupations. * Those who were educated abroad and work full-time earn less than those who were educated in Canada, regardless of gender.

Abstract (French)

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