Ontario is investing $75 million to train up to 7,800 additional students for in-demand construction and urban planning jobs as the province …
Young Workers
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Most people see skilled trades as essential to society but believe they remain undervalued and underrepresented, especially among younger generations, according to …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada loses 41,000 jobs in July as youth employment hits 26-year low
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s labour market weakened in July as employment fell by 41,000 positions, with young workers bearing the brunt of job losses, according …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Newfoundland and Labrador launches worker rights awareness campaign
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched a new campaign to help workers understand their workplace rights and help employers learn their …
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By Roberta Soares, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Different countries and regions use various models for integrating immigrant students who need to learn …
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OpinionTraining & Development
Why bolstering post-secondary education for former youth in care is a wise investment
By Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University; Dale Kirby, Memorial University of Newfoundland; El Jones, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Kristyn Anderson, …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Canada announces $7 million youth employment initiative at G20 meeting in South Africa
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s jobs minister used an international labour meeting in South Africa to announce new funding for youth employment programs and reinforce the …
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Thousands of young people lined up for interviews at the Canadian National Exhibition job fair on Wednesday amid a high level of …
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Global HR PracticesOpinionPensions
As the UK reviews the pension age again, could more time off when you’re young compensate for later retirement?
By Malte Jauch, University of Essex The retirement age keeps creeping up. In the UK, the state pension is currently paid to …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Student summer job market hits worst level since 2009
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian students are facing their toughest summer job market in over a decade, with unemployment among returning students reaching 17.4% in June …


