There were employment gains in sectors that were hardest-hit by public health restrictions
Job openings in healthcare jumped, while vacancies in gyms and restaurants plunged
In the wake of the “she-cession,” initiatives like Return to Bay Street can help women re-enter the workforce after an absence
The government announced last month it would add 12 weeks of eligibility to the Canada Recovery Benefit
The economy added 259,000 jobs in February
The U.S. job market saw its highest gains in February since October 2020
Canada has also slipped in the PwC Women in Work index
Compared with non-minorities, Black Canadians suffer higher unemployment and lower wages
Labour groups plead for federal assistance
The economy lost almost 213,000 jobs last month