7 d. ago Canada has 70,000 summer jobs up for grabs for people under 30

Get your resume ready — Canada has tens of thousands of jobs up for grabs this summer for young Canadians under a government initiative.Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) aims to help youth, particularly those "who face barriers to employment," gain experience and develop skills to help them in future.On Wednesday, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien announced that 70,000 CSJ opportunities will be available this summer for young people ages 15 to 30."A summer job is more than just a paycheque — it's a chance for young people to gain experience, develop new skills, and explore career paths that interest them," she said. "Through Canada Summer Jobs, there are thousands of opportunities for youth to grow, contribute to their communities and build a strong foundation for their future."Young job seekers can search for new opportunities starting April 21, 2025, on the government's Job Bank site and mobile app.Jobs will be available in recreation, the food industry...

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7 d. ago Ottawa s’apprête à bloquer les investissements «opportunistes ou hostiles» au Canada

Avec les tarifs, les entreprises peuvent être vulnérables face à des investisseurs étrangers, dit le ministre Champagne.

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8 d. ago Letters, March 5: Trade war will hurt, but offers Canada an opportunity

Should Alberta stop oil exports to the U.S.? Vote in our daily poll! We have to quit panicking about tariffs. Yes it will be hard for everyone, no one will be untouched. But this just may be the opportunity that we didn’t know we needed. It is a big world out there and we do […]

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1 week ago Parks Canada is on a hiring spree and jobs are paying more this year

If you're looking for a job this summer, Parks Canada is looking to hire thousands of nature lovers nationwide, and they've upped their pay.The government agency wants to hire over 3,000 students and temporary workers for seasonal roles, but several permanent full-time positions are also available. As far as work environments go, it's hard to beat the experience of working at one of the many national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas, all "while playing a key role in preserving the environment and Canadian heritage.""If you're looking for a meaningful job with great perks and are passionate about protecting Canada's natural wonders for generations to come, then Parks Canada is the place for you," reads the agency's 2025 Summer Jobs Inventory website.What roles are available?There are several perks to working at Parks Canada, such as work-life balance and training professional development opportunities. There are also lots of different positions you can apply for.P...

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2 w. ago Canadian job seekers open up about struggle to find work in current market

With 12 years under her belt working in corporate events management, 33-year-old Aiman has applied to hundreds of jobs in Canada and has yet to secure one.The Toronto resident was laid off in December 2023, right before Christmas, and has been seriously looking for employment since last January.She applied to a total of about 300 jobs in 2024 — around 10 a week — to no avail. "I feel like I'm hitting a wall," she told us over the phone. "I'm trying not to panic about it."With the new year in full swing, Aiman is trying to remain optimistic about her job prospects, an outlook not shared by most Canadians.According to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of employment agency Express Employment Professionals, almost half of people looking for jobs in Canada believe there will be fewer employment opportunities in their field in 2025 compared to a year ago.This is a significant increase from 2024's survey, when only 31 per cent of job seekers expec...

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2 w. ago Canada Buy Now Pay Later Business Databook 2025: A $6.69 Billion Market by 2030 – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End

DUBLIN — The “Canada Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics – Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The BNPL payment market in Canada is expected to grow by 12.0% on annual basis […]

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