Lucy’s Sunday morning broadcast covers Canada’s September jobs report, a conditional Ukrainian proposal on energy strikes, international finance meetings and two Hamilton reminders.

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Canada’s jobs picture

Statistics Canada estimates employment fell by 68,000 in September after a 42,000 decline in August. Unemployment rose to 6.5%. Young people accounted for 48,000 of September’s losses. Ontario edged down by 20,000 while Alberta added 23,000. These are monthly survey estimates; national employment remained higher than a year earlier.

Energy security and international finance

Reuters reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to stop attacking Russian oil refineries if Russia stops strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with mutual guarantees. This is a conditional proposal, not an announced ceasefire.

Reuters also reports that the Middle East war, energy pressures and debt will dominate this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok. World Bank President Ajay Banga points to rising diesel and fertilizer costs.

Hamilton: police impersonation warning

Hamilton Police warn of callers impersonating officers and displaying the police non-emergency number on a victim’s phone. Investigators describe a bogus fraud incident followed by a request to bring cash to a police station. Police say officers do not request cash this way. A uniformed officer at a station’s front desk can help verify a suspicious call.

Advance polls open Sunday

Hamilton’s ward advance polls are open October 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ahead of the October 26 municipal election. Check the City’s voting-location page and bring identification showing your name and home address.

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