Job vacancies in food and beverage manufacturing fell to 2019 levels this year, but softening demand for workers isn’t necessarily a positive sign says Farm Credit Canada.

Declines in goods sector driven by job losses in manufacturing, construction and agriculture
Deal ends three-week strike at Drummondville
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada got comments from agriculture, food and labour groups about workforce challenges
New regulations will require all federally regulated employees to comply early in 2022
The reality of low margins is seeing employers claw back wage top-ups for front-line employees
JBS plant at Brooks dials back to one shift
Supply chains struggling to keep pace with surging demand
Employers backed to provide mandatory two-week isolation