Despite an increase in infections, the Canadian economy created 295 000 jobs in February 2021 and another 303 000 jobs in March 2021. It was also reported that “economy added jobs even in some of the areas hit hardest by the pandemic, including retail, accommodation and food services. There were also gains in health care, construction and education.”
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-jobless-march-1.5981104