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Lost Your Job? You’re on Your Own Now

How government policies are forcing a shift toward self-employment as jobs disappear.
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Lost Your Job? You’re on Your Own Now
Job-seekers get assistance with résumés at a job fair in Vancouver on Oct. 29, 2025. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
Roslyn Kunin
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Job security is close to an all-time low. Fear of losing your job is rising, not just among those already out of work, but among people who never used to worry about losing their jobs.

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Roslyn Kunin
Roslyn Kunin
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Dr. Roslyn Kunin is a respected Canadian economist known for her extensive work in economic forecasting, public policy, and labour market analysis. She has held various prominent roles, including serving as the regional director for the federal government’s Department of Employment and Immigration in British Columbia and Yukon and as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Kunin is also recognized for her contributions to economic development, particularly in Western Canada.