As unemployment climbs, promise of grocery store jobs lures hundreds

Breakdown

• Unemployment in Ottawa has risen to 7.1 percent, the highest since 2016 outside the pandemic.
• A new Food Basics store opening drew hundreds of applicants, reflecting high job demand. 6s
• Jobseekers, including those with advanced qualifications and newcomers, face difficulties due to overqualification and lack of Canadian work experience. 10s
• Student unemployment in Ottawa is at 17.9 percent, with young people especially affected. 1m 38s
• Experts say economic uncertainty is causing companies to delay expansion and hiring, and the employment situation is expected to remain challenging. 2m 3s