The forecast for employees' hours in the Public Administration and Defence, Compulsory Social Security sector in Canada shows a slight upward trend from 2.13 billion hours in 2024 to 2.19 billion hours by 2028. As a comparison, the 2023 figures showed just under 2.13 billion hours annually. The expected growth from 2024 to 2028 averages a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 0.7% per year.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements potentially impacting workforce efficiency and hours worked.
Policy changes in public administration and compulsory social security that could affect staffing requirements.
Demographic shifts influencing the demand for public services and subsequent labor requirements.