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Ottawa launches public consultations on youth unemployment challenges

by Todd Humber November 24, 2025

written by Todd Humber November 24, 2025

Youth unemployment in Canada reached 14.1% in October 2025, well above the pre-pandemic average of 10.8%, prompting the federal government to launch a public consultation seeking ideas to address growing challenges facing young workers. Employment and Social Development Canada opened the online enga...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Ottawa launches public consultations on youth unemployment challenges

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