Of course we are very concerned about any rise in the unemployment rate. Workers, quite frankly, want good, stable employment, and that means earning a living wage in a community in which they can afford to live that has transit they can afford to take to work. When those pieces are missing, and when employment is precarious, part-time or casual, it is an impediment to taking on other roles when there is a lack of child care or elder care in the community. We need to look at all aspects of our society to determine how we can best support workers so they can take on some of those jobs.
On April 8th, 2024. See this statement in context.