4 million Canadians have a criminal record. Companies not hiring them are missing out, say advocates
A new report being released Wednesday finds many Canadian companies remain unwilling to hire people with criminal records, even when they have the skills or experience needed for the job.
![4 million Canadians have a criminal record. Companies not hiring them are missing out, say advocates](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7099411.1706644841!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/emily-o-brien.jpg)
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A new report being released Wednesday finds many Canadian companies remain unwilling to hire people with criminal records, even when they have the skills or experience needed for the job.