By Alison Taylor, University of British Columbia The skills “every student needs” for the 21st century include competencies in technology, problem solving …
Young Workers
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By Jason Walker, Adler University You did everything they told you to do. You earned the credentials, spent hours on your resume …
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Remembrance Day: How the Canadian Armed Forces could help solve the youth employment crisis
By Ilona Dougherty, University of Waterloo Every year on Remembrance Day, I think about my grandfathers — my American grandfather who flew …
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Indigenous youth with disabilities face dual barriers in workplace, groups warn
Nearly one-third of Indigenous people in Canada experience disability, presenting a significant opportunity for employers to strengthen workplace inclusion while accessing a …
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ECO Canada says federal budget will expand environmental workforce programs
ECO Canada is planning to scale up its workforce development programs following the federal government’s commitment of $943 million to youth employment …
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Poilievre vows to tackle unemployment, cost of housing in address to young Canadians
By Catherine Morrison Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Youth EI eligibility drops to 50 per cent as coverage gaps widen: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOnly half of unemployed young Canadians qualified for Employment Insurance benefits in 2024, down from nearly two-thirds two years ago, as eligibility …
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Citi Foundation is putting $25 million toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labour disruptions
By James Pollard NEW YORK (AP) — Young jobseekers, challenged by a rapidly changing labor market, are having a tough time. The U.S. …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Younger Canadian workers prioritize purpose, sustainability, and job security: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA national survey of Canadian workers reveals stark generational divides in workplace priorities, with younger employees placing significantly stronger emphasis on purpose-driven …
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By Craig Lord The federal Conservative party is proposing changes to student financial assistance and a measure to boost housing production to improve …


