New TransUnion Study Challenges Credit Myths About Canadian Gig Workers

TORONTO, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study,  The Gig Economy in Canada: Rethinking Credit Risk, Inclusion, and Market Opportunity , by TransUnion (NYSE:TU) highlights the growing importance of gig workers, who represent approximately 11%* of Canada's workforce. Despite their increasing role in household income and the broader economy, existing credit assessment approaches do not always fully account for gig workers' full financial profiles, pointing to a disconnect between perception and reality.