< News | Tuesday, March 15, 2022

OISE student examines Canada’s pandemic-fueled labour shortage and the role of hiring persons with disabilities

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A first-of-its-kind study conducted by OISE student Amani Hitimana draws parallels between Canada’s pandemic-fueled labour shortage and the role – and shocking statistics – of hiring persons with disabilities. Read the article here.

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