Released yesterday, the latest data from the 2006 Census of Population provides detailed information about factors that shape the nation’s labour force, including the age, education and ethnic make-up of Canada’s work force.

Environics Analytics has scheduled a webinar for 1 pm EST, March 12, led by its SVP/chief demographer, Doug Norris. He says the new findings should show a growing gap between young women and men advancing in higher education; an increasing reliance on skilled immigrants and foreign-trained workers; and an aging work force as the oldest members of the baby boom generation enter their early 60s. ‘Everyone is worried about a future shortage of workers as the boomers head into retirement,’ he notes. ‘But I think the new data shows boomers staying in the work force longer and helping to address possible shortages.’

For instructions on how to join in the webinar, visit: http://www.environicsanalytics.ca.