Recent data from StatsCan reveals that Ontario’s unemployment rate has soared to 7.6% in November 2024, marking the highest level since May 2014, excluding pandemic years. Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner criticized Premier Doug Ford, stating that his policies have led to a 1.7% rise in unemployment since 2018. Amidst rising joblessness and housing affordability issues, Schreiner accused Ford of prioritizing the interests of billionaires over the needs of everyday Ontarians.
