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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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
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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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Corporate Social ResponsibilityGlobal HR Practices
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 …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada adds 60,000 jobs in September, but youth unemployment hits 14-year high
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employers added 60,000 jobs in September, a modest rebound after shedding 106,000 positions over the previous two months, according to Statistics …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Gen Z deemed unemployable by 12% of hiring managers, prompting AI shift: Survey
One in eight hiring managers say the average Gen Z worker is unemployable, according to a new survey that reveals growing concerns …


