Youth Employment

• Alberta government hopes curbing immigration will help boost youth employment

  The Alberta Government wants employers to reduce their reliance on temporary foreign workers and boost youth employment as they look for more control on international immigration.

  Economy

  Sep 17, 2025
  
• ‘Youth-cession’ sees young Canadians struggling most, poll data shows

  A new study shows younger Canadians are particularly vulnerable to economic shocks as many struggle with finding stable employment that matches the cost of living.

  Economy

  Jul 15, 2025
  
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• B.C. students searching for summer job face toughest market ‘in years’

  The B.C. Business Council says that over the past year, youth unemployment rate has climbed from 10.5 per cent to 16.6 per cent, which is the largest increase of any province.

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2025
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• Federal summer jobs site set for 50% jump in users as postings stay steady

  Demand for summer jobs this year may far outweigh the number of available positions, according to the government of Canada, citing website data reports.

  Canada

  May 23, 2025
• Second chances: Youth employment agency celebrates 50 years of service in Guelph, Ont.

  2nd Chance Employment Counselling (Wellington) celebrated its 50th anniversary with open house at its office in Guelph, Ont., on Friday.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2024
• Canadians young and old left behind in pandemic jobs recovery

  While Canada's unemployment rate dipped below pre-pandemic levels last month, the COVID-19 jobs recovery has not been equal, as youth and older Canadian employment lags.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2022
• Young Canadians are struggling economically. This election is our chance to fix that.

  What issue is top of mind for gen Zs and millennials heading to the polls on Monday? Anita Li has the answer: Employment.

  Commentary

  Sep 16, 2021
• NPower program in N.S. helping youth find their technological edge

  'For our program, you don't have to have any tech background to be successful.'

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2021
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• Manitoba pledges $25M for youth summer employment opportunities

  Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has scheduled an 11 a.m. press conference from the Manitoba Legislative building.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2021
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• B.C. premier announces plan to provide 5,000 youth and young adults work or skills training

  Premier John Horgan announced the almost $45-million program on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2021