Young Workers

By Eddy Ng As Generation Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers …

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 …

The federal government announced Wednesday it will invest more than $1.5 billion to support youth employment and skills development in 2026-27, with …

By Alison Taylor, University of British Columbia The skills “every student needs” for the 21st century include competencies in technology, problem solving …

By Jason Walker, Adler University You did everything they told you to do. You earned the credentials, spent hours on your resume …

By Ilona Dougherty, University of Waterloo Every year on Remembrance Day, I think about my grandfathers — my American grandfather who flew …

Nearly one-third of Indigenous people in Canada experience disability, presenting a significant opportunity for employers to strengthen workplace inclusion while accessing a …

ECO Canada is planning to scale up its workforce development programs following the federal government’s commitment of $943 million to youth employment …

By Catherine Morrison Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed young Canadians at an event in Toronto tonight, arguing that the Liberals are sacrificing their …

Only half of unemployed young Canadians qualified for Employment Insurance benefits in 2024, down from nearly two-thirds two years ago, as eligibility …