Gig Work

• Nearly 900K Canadians did gig work as main job at end of 2022: StatCan

  A new report from Statistics Canada has found people taking on "gig work" as their main job reached 871,000 in the final three months of 2022.

  Canada

  Mar 4
  
• Rideshare, delivery drivers stage protest outside B.C. labour minister’s office

  Drivers rallied outside Harry Bans' office calling for improvements including a living wage, reliable work and better working standards for people in the "gig work" industry.

  Economy

  Jan 23
  
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• Man who attacked B.C. Uber driver sentenced to 1 day in jail, 1 year probation

  William Tickle pleaded guilty to assault over an attack on an Uber driver caught on camera in April. He was given credit for time served while awaiting sentencing.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Ride-sharing app says insurance rules keeping it off New Brunswick streets

  Uride founder Cody Ruberto says he has 300 interested drivers in the Fredericton area — but only 10 have been able to secure insurance.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
• Gig economy could be dragging down wages for everyone — even those with regular employment

  According a new Bank of Canada report, the effects of the gig economy have reduced pressure on employers to maintain regular and sufficient wage increases.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2019