The latest Labour Force Survey data shows that all-industry seasonally adjusted employment grew by just 1,000 jobs, while the overall national unemployment rate dropped by another 0.1 percentage points to a new record low of 5.2%.

Vacancies increased by more than one-third in accommodation, food services and retail while there were record vacancies in health care, social assistance and construction.

The 15,000 members of the Carpenters District Council of Ontario have been on strike since May 9.

Working in conjunction with Canada’s Building Trades Unions, the project helps workers and job seekers explore apprenticeships and careers in the skilled construction trades, and match to work in the unionized sector.

The contractor announced a partnership with WomanACT and The Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology with the aim of improving prevention and response measures to address the issues.