Many Canadians Are Poor Because They Work in Occupations That

question 164

Multiple Choice

Many Canadians are poor because they work in occupations that are non-unionized, low-skilled, low-waged, and often seasonal and part-time. Which of the following causes their poverty?

• A) a weak work ethic
• B) a strong work ethic
• C) a lack of "good" jobs
• D) a surplus of adequate jobs

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