Not Fair by Lars Osberg - 9781487546113

University of Toronto Press

Not FairInequality of Opportunity in Canada\nAuthor(s): Lars Osberg\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: University of Toronto Press, Canada\nImprint: University of Toronto Press\nISBN-13: 9781487546113, 978-1487546113\nSynopsis\nNot Fair offers a fresh perspective on the barriers to true equal opportunity in Canada. Challenging the conventional focus on labour market earnings, this book examines both sides of GDP income from labour and income from capital highlighting the critical role of inherited wealth in sustaining Canadas financial aristocracy of great family fortunes. Through a compelling exploration of both upward and downward social mobility, the book reveals the hidden mechanisms that reinforce inherited privilege and the persistent barriers to change.\n\n Challenging the myth of a meritocratic society, Not Fair Enough makes a compelling case for systemic reform calling not only for expanded opportunities but also for a stronger social safety net to mitigate the realities of do.