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Understanding Canada’s Gig Economy

Explore new research on credit risk, underwriting friction and growth opportunities

Canada’s labour force is evolving. Variable income streams and earnings across multiple platforms can challenge traditional underwriting frameworks, creating friction for qualified gig workers and missed growth opportunities for lenders.

In this session from the 2026 TransUnion® Canada Summit, Lauren Chittenden, Manager of International Research & Consulting at TransUnion, unpacks new Canadian research on gig workers.

Check out the webinar recording and presentation deck to:

  • Understand Canada's gig workers and the trends shaping independent work
  • Explore research findings on how gig workers' credit risk compares with traditional borrowers
  • Identify where legacy income verification may create friction for qualified applicants
  • Learn how income-based risk models can help uncover growth opportunities