A Number of Occupations in Canada Have Associations That License

question 140

Multiple Choice

A number of occupations in Canada have associations that license people working in the field, and only those in good standing with their associations get to use the occupational title and perform work in that field. What term best describes the effect of these licensing practices?

• A) job-restrictive associations
• B) occupational havens
• C) labour market shelters
• D) limited access shelters

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