The bar chart illustrates the distribution of the Canadian workforce across five key industries in the years 1850 and 2020, represented in percentages. In 1850, the majority of the Canadian workforce was engaged in the Agriculture sector, accounting for approximately 70% of the total workforce. This was followed by the Manufacturing sector, which employed around 15% of the workforce. The Construction industry constituted roughly 8% of the workforce, while the Services and Mining sectors employed approximately 5% and 2% of the workforce, respectively. Fast forward to 2020, and significant shifts in the composition of the Canadian workforce are evident. The Agriculture sector witnessed a substantial decline, with its share dropping to a mere 5%. Conversely, the Services sector experienced a remarkable surge, becoming the largest employer, employing around 60% of the workforce. The Manufacturing sector also saw a decline, employing approximately 20% of the workforce. The Construction industry remained relatively stable, employing around 10% of the workforce. Lastly, the Mining sector experienced a slight decrease, employing roughly 5% of the workforce. Overall, the bar chart highlights the transformation of the Canadian workforce over the years, with a significant shift from agriculture and manufacturing towards the services industry as the primary source of employment in 2020.
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