The number of unfilled positions decreased in four sectors: accommodation and food services, construction, finance and insurance, and public administration….reports Asian Lite News
Canada’s job vacancies declined by 40,700, or 6.1 per cent, to 632,200 in September, continuing the steady downward trend from the peak of just over 1 million reached in May 2022, according to the national statistical agency.
Statistics Canada said that the country’s job vacancies in September were at their lowest level since February 2021, and total labour demand, which corresponds to the sum of filled and vacant positions, declined for the third consecutive month, Xinhua news agency reported.
The job vacancy rate, which corresponds to the number of vacant positions as a proportion of total labour demand, decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 3.6 per cent in September, the lowest level since January 2021, the national statistical agency said.
The number of unfilled positions decreased in four sectors: accommodation and food services, construction, finance and insurance, and public administration.
These decreases were partially offset by more vacancies in educational services, and information and cultural industries, it added.
There were 1.9 unemployed persons for every job vacancy in September, up from 1.8 in August and 1.2 at the start of the year.
The increase in the unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio was driven by fewer vacancies, as the number of unemployed persons was little changed in September, Statistics Canada said.
Suicide crisis helpline launched
The Canadian government has launched 988, a new three-digit suicide crisis helpline to provide suicide prevention support.
The Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement that the helpline is available to call or text, in English and French, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, across the country, reports Xinhua news agency
According to the statement, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health leads the coordination of 988 service delivery, building on its experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
An experienced network of partners has trained responders ready to answer 988 calls and texts.
Responders will provide support and compassion without judgment.
They help callers and texters explore ways to keep themselves safe when things are overwhelming.
Suicide continues to be a serious public health issue impacting people of all ages and backgrounds.
An average of 4,500 people across Canada die by suicide each year, approximately 12 people per day, the statement said.
