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Employment conditions in Canada post-COVID 19
Canada is one nation that is known for its highest employment rate. The three main industries of Canada are Service, Manufacturing, and Natural Resource Industry which together work towards the development of the nation.
As per the data stated by the Canadian government official site 213000 households are the estimated people who lost their jobs in January 2021 itself due to the pandemic.
Canada stood at 14th position all over the world with a 74.4% employment rate, whereas the unemployment rate in the country increased from 0.6% to 9.4% within six months which lasted now. Immigration Lawyers are even stuck with cases of people who have applied for work permits ad other categories.
How sternly does covid-19 affect employment?
This year begin with a good kick for certain provinces but then regions such as Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, and Labrador are under a massive downfall in the employment rate from the past one month.
Conference Board of Canada employment figures reveal a downfall of 153500 jobs in Ontario, 97900 totalled job loss in Quebec and 2770 losses in Newfoundland and Labrador. Especially taking about particular sectors then travel, tourism, education, retail, restaurants and convention industries are some of the ones which are hit hard by the pandemic and their losses are unbearable.
Covid-19 has pessimistically changed the labour market as well for both women and men. Youngsters who fall in the category of 14 to 25 years, unmarried people, married people with no child, old age, or less educated individuals who are 55 or more are also suffering a lot. They are going through an increasing reduction in the hours for their part-time jobs.
Talking further about international students and workers they are also under the plight zone as due to pandemic they have lost their jobs and are unable to pay rent, college fees and bear their daily expenses. Due to this scenario, a number of international students went back to their home countries so as to stay safe and experience a livelihood where they could at least stay with their families and get basic meals.
Government initiatives to minimize the loss
When one considers the population of Canada then it is vital to understand that 75% of Canada's population growth is there because of the immigration sector. The contribution of immigrants during the pandemic phase in all the different fields is phenomenal and is highly acknowledged. However, the lack of employment opportunities, fewer working hours and the restrictions places on travelling across the globe leader crucial labour market gaps. To get over these gaps and post-covid-19 recovery, IRCC has come up with new 2021-2023 Immigration Levels plans. By coming up with these plans, the government aims to welcome new immigrants at a rate of one per cent of the total Canadian population. Not just this, additional points are given to the French speakers in the express entry process. All this is done to welcome new people, generate revenue and let the country rise back again.
