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Bank of Canada links immigration surge to rising youth unemployment crisis

A senior Bank of Canada official is warning that young Canadians are facing one of the toughest job markets in decades, with immigration levels contributing to growing competition for entry-level work.

Nicolas Vincent, the Bank of Canada’s external deputy governor, said youth unemployment has climbed sharply in recent years and warned the long-term consequences could leave a generation struggling to gain experience and financial stability.

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