Feds to grapple with potential recession, labour market shortages as second round of EI reform talks wrap, by mike_lpnt cdnpoli (subs)
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured in the House of Commons foyer on June 2, is spearheading the government's consultations on changing Canada's Employment Insurance regime. The department says results from the second phase of the work will be released in the mid to late fall.
In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, rising inflation, hikes in fuel and food costs, and, at best, a shallow recession on the radar, Canada’s Employment Insurance program is ill-equipped to deal with economic shocks, say experts—especially at a time when labour market shortages continue and businesses are increasingly desperate for workers who can step in.Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.
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