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Roderick A. Macdonald Contest

2003-2004

The Roderick A. Macdonald Contest 2003-2004:
"Is Work Working?
Work Laws That Do A Better Job"
January 2004 - April 2004

Having a tough time at work? You're not alone! Studies show that young workers are very vulnerable. Certain jobs are out of the question because of age requirements. And then there's the experience catch-22: you can't get the experience you need to get a job because you don't have the necessary experience to get a job! Then, once you get a job, nobody is around to teach you how to do the job and get ahead. Dead-end, non-unionized, temporary and casual jobs without benefits are common. As for personal health and safety, youth have among the highest death and injury rates on the job. Many deal with discrimination and harassment on a daily basis and don't know where to turn or what to do. Some youth find themselves working "under the table" or on the streets where they face all kinds of dangers and health risks.

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Here's your chance to discuss the issues. Enter the Roderick A. Macdonald Contest for an opportunity to win great prizes and make your voice heard. We want your input about what works and what doesn't when it comes to the laws, policies and programs that concern youth and work. You can help to ensure youth are treated fairly in the workplace and make jobs safer and better. The contest is sponsored by the Law Commission of Canada, an independent federal law reform agency dedicated to stimulating new approaches to, and new thoughts about, the law. Roderick A. Macdonald, the Law Commission's first president, passionately believes that young Canadians should be involved in improving Canada's laws.