They’re also more likely to work on a part-time basis, as they make up 76 per cent of all part-time workers in Canada.

Many in the study who worked full time prior to retirement chose to return on a part-time basis - over one-third of the men and more than half of the women.

They’re also more likely to work on a part-time basis, as they make up 76 per cent of all part-time workers in Canada.

Teenagers make up a large portion of the part-time workforce.

In 1997, women constituted 69% of part-time employees, or almost the same proportion as in 1976 (68%), even though they accounted for only 44% of the labour force.