I'll answer the first question.
The three sectors listed have indeed seen a decline in job vacancies, even in Quebec. This decline is particularly apparent in the retail trade and the accommodation and food services sectors. Artificial intelligence may affect certain sectors. However, some fields are included in these statistics even though they have low unemployment rates. This is the case, for example, in Quebec's tourism industry. According to industry representatives, the unemployment rate is 4.2%. This means that the need for workers is enormous. I believe that regional disparities in employment affect the overall statistics.
We're seeing a decline in job vacancies and difficulties in these industries. However, we still believe that these are cyclical. For example, business travel decreased significantly, which may have had an impact.
I believe there has indeed been a decline in these sectors, particularly in student employment. It's time to take action with a set of measures, including through the Canada summer jobs program. However, we believe that it's still necessary to take a long‑term view. We don't think that this situation will last, given the upcoming employment‑related challenges.
