Are the Job Vacancies and Labour Shortages Real in Canada?

 "....Employment insurance programs in Atlantic Canada are exacerbating the issue because the rules encourage people to stay in seasonal positions even though there are full-time jobs available, says the report.

Each year, the number of employed people in Atlantic Canada falls by almost 60,0000 between August and December. Meanwhile, EI claims during that period spike by more than 20,000. This seasonal disparity appears to be out of whack with employment patterns in the rest of Canada.

The report calls for major changes to the EI program..."

The Globe and Mail: Employers, Ottawa must change approach to temporary workers, experts warn.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/article-employers-ottawa-must-change-approach-to-temporary-workers-experts/