Which of the following describes actual trends in the Canadian labour force participation rate?
A)The labour force participation rate of adult men has risen since 1975.
B)The labour force participation rate of adult women has fallen since 1975.
C)The labour force participation rate of adult men not in school, but too young to retire has risen since 1975.
D)The labour force participation rate of adult women has risen since 1975.
E)The labour force participation rate of all adults has fallen since 1975.

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The labour force participation rate of adult women has risen since 1975. According to Statistics Canada, in 1976, the labour force participation rate of women aged 25 to 54 was 55.9%. By 2019, the rate had risen to 82.7%, reflecting a significant increase over the past four decades. There has also been a slight increase in the labour force participation rate of men aged 25 to 54 since 1975, but the increase has been less significant than the increase for women. The labour force participation rate for men aged 55 and over has also increased since 1975, but this is not true for all adults, as there has been a decline in the labour force participation rate for young people aged 15 to 24.

Which of the Following Describes Actual Trends in the Canadian