EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1 MIN
Unpaid Care Work: Canada's Hidden Economy
from Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Canadas economy relies heavily on unpaid care work, valued at $97 billion annually, predominantly from families. Current systems like Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan fail to support caregivers, who are essential to societys functioning. Experts warn that ignoring this unpaid labor strain is unsustainable, advocating for policy changes to recognize and support caregivers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bcbfe33d2323086
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