Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu

Ottawa to invest $1.5 billion in youth employment programs for 2026

by Todd Humber November 20, 2025

written by Todd Humber November 20, 2025

The federal government announced Wednesday it will invest more than $1.5 billion to support youth employment and skills development in 2026-27, with funding expected to help approximately 175,000 young Canadians gain work experience. The investment, outlined in Budget 2025, includes $635.2 million o...

Member Access Required

This article is available to registered HR News Canada members. Membership is free and provides full access to our independent reporting on workplace HR issues across Canada.

Join Free - Sign Up Now

Already a member? Log in below

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 to invest $1.5 billion in youth employment programs for 2026

Member Access Required

WorkplaceNL holds 2026 average assessment rate at $1.73 per $100 of payroll

U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report

Related Posts

Follow Us