| Sithandazile Kuzviwanza, Director of Policy & Research, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Morgan Gagnon, Policy Researcher, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Joshua Loo, Policy Research Intern, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Nicholas Salter, Executive Director, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Chad Walcott, Director of Engagement & Communications, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Maria De las Salas, Communications & Engagement Specialist, Provincial Employment Roundtable
Marla Williams, Consultant
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This profile contributes to the knowledge and understanding of the employment issues faced by Laval’s English-speaking communities by surveying the most comprehensive information on the demographic and labour force conditions of English speakers in the region.
Key Findings:
- There are 91,115 English speakers in Laval, representing 22.2% of the region’s population of approximately 410,850.
- French speakers aged 45-64 represent the largest share of the region’s population and labour force. Among English speakers, individuals aged 25-44 represent the largest share of the English-speaking population and labour force.
- Men represent a larger share of the labour force than women among both English and French speakers. English-speaking men represent 12.9% of the region’s labour force, and English-speaking women represent 10.9% of the labour force. The gap in labour force presence is smaller between French-speaking men and women (0.8%).
- English speakers in the region have a higher unemployment rate than French speakers (7.7% compared to 6.7%).
- Youth aged 15-24 experience the highest unemployment rates of any age group, irrespective of linguistic identity. English and French-speaking youth experience similar unemployment rates (13.9% compared to 13.2%).
- The unemployment gap between the region’s English speakers and French speakers widens as their age range increases.
- English speakers in Laval earn a lower median after-tax income compared to French speakers. English speakers earn approximately $2,700 less than French speakers.
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