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Why the job market is hitting new grads especially hard

2025/6/16
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The Decibel

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Right now, the Canadian job market is tough. Unemployment is the highest it’s been since 2016, excluding the pandemic lockdown years. Young people and new grads) are facing especially bleak job prospects. They’re worried not just about their employment, but also their future careers and long-term financial planning.

Meera Raman) is the retirement and financial reporter for The Globe and Mail. She’s on the show today to explain why the job market is so bad for young people), what the potential long-term implications might be and what they can do if they find themselves struggling for work.

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