I have multiple friends in similar situations.  They have not mentioned the same level of desperation, like suicide but they are at their wits end in the job market.
Why would they hire them?  They are Canadians and if you hire a refugee or New immigrants the government is paying for half their salary.
Why would any business pay $40 an hour when they can pay $40 and get $20 back.

#CanadaisBroken