Making the Case for Canada’s Care Economy

Introduction:
Canada’s nonprofit care economy plays a vital role in supporting people and communities, but the workforce behind these services is under increasing strain. Rising demand, labour shortages, wage gaps, burnout and declining volunteer capacity are putting pressure on organizations to do more with less.

Making the Case for the Care Economy: A Data Roadmap for Canada’s Nonprofit Labour Force brings together existing data to show what we already know about the nonprofit care workforce and where further research is needed. The report makes the case for using existing evidence more effectively to strengthen workforce planning, inform investment and support the future of community services across Canada.

Read the full report to explore the findings and recommendations.