Young Canadians struggle to find work as youth unemployment rises from 11.5% to 13.5% between April 2022 and April 2026

Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows unemployment among Canadians aged 15 to 24 rose from 11.5% in April 2022 to 13.5% in April 2026; for ages 20 to 24 it rose from 10.5% to 11.2%. In September 2026, the country lost 68,000 jobs, including 48,000 among those aged 15 to 24. Abby Daniel, who graduated in 2025, says she has not found work in her field more than a year after graduating.