Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How much more do government workers in Canada make compared to their private-sector counterparts? New study coming Thursday, Dec. 8


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - December 07, 2016) - On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Fraser Institute will release a new study comparing the wage gap between public- and private-sector workers in Canada.

Comparing Government and Private-Sector Compensation in Canada spotlights differences in wages for comparable work, and also looks at non-wage benefits such as pensions, personal leave, job security and retirement age.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies
Fraser Institute

To arrange interviews with Charles Lammam or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org

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Contact Information:

Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org