Canadian attitudes to reducing standard work hours 2018

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Abigail Tierney
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Apr 25, 2025
This statistic shows the perspectives on establishing a 30-hour working week according to adults in Canada as of April 2018. The findings show, that 47 percent of Canadians would be in favor establishing a standard 30-hour working week, while 31 percent thought it would be a bad idea.

Perspectives on establishing a 30-hour working week according to adults in Canada as of April 2018

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Statistic: Perspectives on establishing a 30-hour working week according to adults in Canada as of April 2018

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Release date

June 2018

Region

Canada

Survey time period

March 29 to April 3, 2018

Number of respondents

1,524 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question: It has been suggested by some that we establish a standard 30-hour work week to spread work among more people. Do you think this is a good idea, or do you think we should have a longer working week?

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