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Student summer job market hits worst level since 2009

by Todd Humber July 11, 2025

written by Todd Humber July 11, 2025

Canadian students are facing their toughest summer job market in over a decade, with unemployment among returning students reaching 17.4% in June — the highest rate for the month since 2009, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The unemployment rate for students aged 15 to 24 who attended school full-...

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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.

Student summer job market hits worst level since 2009

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