Conservatives demand immigration and training reforms to tackle the youth unemployment crisis

20th, Apr 2026

Conservatives demand immigration and training reforms to tackle the youth unemployment crisis

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Garnett Genuis, Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment, has criticized the Liberal Government’s latest youth employment announcement as a repackaging of old commitments that fail to address rising job losses.

Highlighting that Canada recently lost over 50,000 youth jobs, the Conservatives are proposing a Youth Jobs Plan centred on aligning immigration with housing and labour market realities.

The plan advocates for fixing foreign credential recognition and adjusting student financial aid to prioritize in-demand vocational fields. Additionally, the proposal includes a 100% capital cost write-off for companies building workforce housing to help young Canadians find affordable accommodation near emerging employment opportunities.

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