Ottawa expands summer jobs program as students face high unemployment / Globe and Mail / Canada
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 7:22 am permalink
Amid a challenging job market for young students, Ottawa has broadened its summer employment initiative. The move aims to provide essential opportunities during a season typically marked by sparse openings, despite critics arguing that the measure barely scratches the surface of systemic youth unemployment issues.
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