Desjardins economists Kari Norman, LJ Valencia, and Randall Barlett published a report on Sept. 4 explaining the recent, rapid increase in youth unemployment rates in Canada. The unemployment rate for all youth has increased from 10 per cent in 2022 to 14 per cent in mid-2025. The burden has fallen[Read More…]
Tag: Employment Insurance
Commentary: Employment insurance ineffective in Canada
Over the past few decades, Canadians have taken steps—from the Canada Pension Plan to universal health care—to make Canada a more caring and equitable society. However, despite politicians’ best intentions, these societal efforts can sometimes produce unintended negative consequences. Nowhere is this more evident than with the current design of[Read More…]
