Commercial war: far from the announced catastrophe in the labour market, but still at risk

Quebec is still far from the projection of 100,000 jobs lost, says Minister Christine Fréchette, who says the battle is not won.

However, these sectors face several obstacles. First, the region faces an ageing population, creating increased needs in the areas of health and social services. At the same time, the shortage of labour affects not only the skilled trades, but also key sectors such as retail trade, catering and hospitality. Issues that make human resources management all the more complex for local businesses. Supporting businesses Despite this persistent shortag…