Over 200 students in Northern Ontario are part of the federal government’s summer jobs program.
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu announced $870,000 dollars to hire extra students this year.
“When young Canadians have the skills and work experience they need to get a strong start in their careers, our middle class is stronger and our economy thrives. Thanks to this Canada Summer Jobs funding, more youth across northern Ontario will have summer jobs opportunities, save money to pay for their education and enhance their skills.”
95 organizations from Kenora to Timmins will receive federal dollars to hire students this summer, with most committing to hiring Indigenous students.