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Part-time work in retirement has social, financial benefits, but beware of clawbacks

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According to a 2024 report from Statistics Canada, one in five seniors aged 65 to 74 works either full-time or part-time

Retirement usually signifies the end of career exploration, but for 73-year-old Toronto-based Helen Fisher, it opened the door to put her skills as a couturier to use. Ms. Fisher had a thriving freelance project-management practice in advertising and photography until 2017. Nearing retirement age, she found herself without a contract lined up. Her nephew, who taught glassblowing at Mississauga’s Living Arts Centre, suggested she try her hand at teaching sewing.

“I didn’t know I had a skill I could teach,” says Ms. Fisher. “Even though I was [trained as] a couturier and a pattern drafter, I hadn’t really used those skills during my career; I hadn’t really sewn all that much professionally. But I went on the interview, got the job, and then had a week to put all these courses together.”

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Ethan Radcliffe
Ethan Radcliffe is a senior reporter and digital editor at The Toronto Insider, specializing in Canadian federal policy, GTA urban development, and national economic trends. With over a decade of experience in North American journalism, Ethan focuses on translating complex legislative and economic developments into clear, accessible reporting for Canadian readers. Ethan’s work emphasizes policy analysis, government accountability, and data-driven reporting, with a strong focus on how federal and provincial decisions impact communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. He has covered infrastructure planning, housing policy, fiscal strategy, and regulatory changes affecting Canadian households and businesses. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism, Ethan brings expertise in investigative reporting, long-form analysis, editorial standards, and digital publishing best practices. His reporting is guided by verifiable sources, public records, and transparent sourcing. In addition to reporting, Ethan has experience in newsroom editing, fact-checking workflows, SEO-informed journalism, and audience analytics, ensuring stories meet both editorial integrity standards and modern digital discoverability requirements. Ethan is committed to objective, fact-driven journalism and adheres to established ethical guidelines, prioritizing accuracy, clarity, and public trust in all reporting.

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