This report summarizes feedback from community participants on their experiences with employment in Calgary. The discussion aimed to identify systemic barriers, workplace inequities, and actionable solutions to improve employment outcomes and community well-being.
Highlighted in the report is participant feedback on:
- Challenges in securing meaningful employment, including underemployment, ageism, and competition
- Financial strain due to the gap between minimum and living wages
- Workplace culture, mental health concerns, and lack of employer support
- Discrimination and other barriers in hiring practices
Participant recommendations include:
- Promoting equitable and inclusive hiring practices
- Aligning Alberta’s minimum wage with Calgary’s living wage
- Expanding access to affordable childcare
These insights aim to foster more equitable, inclusive, and supportive employment in Calgary.
