Young people across Canada - particularly those facing barriers to employment - have been acutely affected by the loss of jobs caused by the pandemic. Recognizing that the energy and talent of young people is a powerful engine for our economic recovery, the government is working with employers across the country to help them find meaningful, high-quality jobs.
Today, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, visited BGC South East in Kingston, Ontario to launch the hiring period for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2022. More than 140,000 quality CSJ placements are now available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Throughout the summer, young people can find new job opportunities in their communities on jobbank.gc.ca/youth and the Job Bank mobile app. They will be able to apply for summer jobs in a variety of fields, such as the community and recreation sector, the food industry, marketing, the tourism industry and more.
This year, CSJ is prioritizing projects that support youth who have not completed high school or who are not currently enrolled in an education or training program, as well as Black, Indigenous and racialized young people, youth with disabilities, and youth from the LGBTQ2+ community. By providing all youth with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, CSJ can help them to succeed in the job market.
Today's announcement builds on the government's ongoing actions taken to support all Canadians, as highlighted in Budget 2022, which is about growing Canada's economy, creating good jobs, and building a Canada where nobody gets left behind. It is also in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 8, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
