Unemployment advocacy groups are raising alarms over the significant wave of job losses in Quebec, a trend that is causing widespread concern.
Statistics Canada’s latest data, released on Friday, revealed a stark reality: Quebec witnessed a staggering drop of 49,000 jobs in September, while the country as a whole saw a decline of 68,000 positions.
The cumulative impact on Quebec’s job market from January to September amounted to a significant loss of 130,000 jobs, painting a dire picture of the province’s economic landscape.
Milan Bernard, a co-spokesperson for the National Council of Unemployed People, expressed his concerns over the situation, drawing parallels to Ontario’s challenges over the past year. In an interview, Bernard highlighted the critical nature of the job losses and their potential political implications.
He pointed out that the most affected jobs, as per Statistics Canada’s data, are predominantly in the public sector, hinting at a broader trend influenced by political narratives advocating for smaller government structures.
The decline of 49,000 jobs in Quebec in September comes on the heels of a previous loss of 19,000 jobs in August, signaling a troubling trend in the province’s employment sector.
