The government announced last month it would add 12 weeks of eligibility to the Canada Recovery Benefit
The economy added 259,000 jobs in February
The U.S. job market saw its highest gains in February since October 2020
Canada has also slipped in the PwC Women in Work index
Compared with non-minorities, Black Canadians suffer higher unemployment and lower wages
Labour groups plead for federal assistance
The economy lost almost 213,000 jobs last month
The increase made scarcely any dent in the nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost
Between Jan. 31 and Sept. 25, applicants will be able to start their claims and receive benefits immediately
Low-paying jobs have disappeared, while high-paying jobs have increased dramatically