Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced Friday afternoon the federal government is creating up to 6,000 more spots in the Canada Summer Jobs program for young people — a move that comes as many struggle to find work.
“This is late breaking news, but I think super important to be able to help with the sort of urgency this summer,” Hajdu said in an interview with CBC’s The House airing Saturday morning.
According to a news release, the federal government is reallocating $25 million from Employment and Social Development Canada to create the extra 6,000 jobs. The release also said CSJ was “on track” to create 70,000 jobs for youths this summer.
