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Rush to Work: CNE Job Frenzy Highlights Youth Unemployment Crisis

                                                      Applicants at the CNE’s Job Fair wait in line at the Enercare Centre in Toronto on July 30,                                                                         2025. CNE has already received more than 54,000 online applications, the most yet. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has seen an overwhelming flood of interest for its seasonal job openings, receiving over 54,000 applications for just 1,000 positions. This staggering demand shines a spotlight on a pressing issue: the persistent challenge of youth unemployment across Canada. Each summer, the CNE hir...

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Ontario Shifts Gears: Defence Manufacturing Gains Traction Amid Auto Sector Concerns

As Ontario’s automotive industry grapples with mounting global competition and the transition to electric vehicles, the province is eyeing the European defence market as a new frontier for economic resilience. With manufacturing hubs like Oshawa and Windsor seeking diversification, policymakers and industry leaders are steering resources toward producing military-grade technology, vehicles, and components suited for NATO partners.

This strategic pivot isn’t just about replacing lost auto-sector jobs—it reflects a broader move to position Ontario as a key player in allied defence supply chains. Recent partnerships between Canadian firms and European defence contractors underscore a growing appetite for Canadian innovation in aerospace, cyber-defence, and advanced machinery.

Although challenges remain—such as navigating export regulations and retraining workers—the shift represents a bold reimagining of Ontario’s industrial future. As one official put it, “We’ve built reliable cars for over a century. Now we’re building security.”


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