Canada’s employment dropped by more than one million in March, and female-dominated service-sector jobs were among the first to disappear. Women account for 62% of lost jobs and returning to the labor force comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode, we unpack economic barriers facing women today, especially those issues that were amplified by the pandemic. We outline important measures needed to reduce the potentially devastating impact this could have on our economic and social infrastructures. . Thank you to our sponsor RBC InvestEase™. Backed by expert human advisors, RBC InvestEase™ is a smart online automated investing service that allows you to invest with low effort and low cost. Open your first RBC InvestEase™ account and pay no management fees for your first year. Plus, start investing with as little as $100. Simply visit https://www.rbcinvestease.com/ to sign up and use Promo Code AA407. . Thank you to our sponsor CPP Investments, who manage a resilient, globally diversified portfolio to help ensure the Canada Pension Plan is there for generations to come. Learn more about their work here: https://www.cppinvestments.com/