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Looking for a job? Economists say companies still hiring during coronavirus outbreak

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The economic impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak has been devastating, as many Canadians have lost their jobs and face financial uncertainty.

Companies are cutting back on services and businesses are temporarily shutting down, including restaurants, recreation and fitness centres, daycares and clothing stores.

In fact, almost one million Canadians have filed for employment insurance: the number of jobless claims received by the government between March 16 and 22 reached 929,000, a source with knowledge of the data confirmed to Global News.

On the flip side, Brendon Bernard, an economist at Indeed Canada, said there are still a number of companies hiring and in need of people to fill positions. “Companies in the grocery sector, as well

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