A Canadian study found that 44 per cent of millennials already dealt with precarious work conditions such as contract work and unpredictable incomes before the pandemic
. Arif Jetha, a scientist at Toronto’s Institute for Work & Health, suspects that those who work such jobs will be most affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
A 2016 Statistics Canada census found that more than one-third of adults aged 20 to 34 lived with at least one parent. Dr. Jetha said he understands how that trend could be exacerbated by the coronavirus: “It makes sense for those who have that privilege to move back home and save money while they can.”
27-year-old Melissa Iarusso left downtown Toronto in mid-March and, along with her twin as well as her older sister, moved back in with her parents in LaSalle, Ont.He said it’s harder to find work motivation while staying with his parents, but adds that “the reduced cost of living makes it worth it."Mr. Andersen continues to pay rent in Ottawa and plans to return there eventually. Meanwhile, he is using his time at home to reconnect with his family.
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