Why This Matters – Ontario Snapshot
Ontario’s unemployment rate in 2024-2025 reached ≈ 7.0%, tying with Alberta and New Brunswick.
Core-aged (25-54) very recent immigrants (≤ 5 years since landing) have an unemployment rate of 11.7%, compared to 5.3% for people born in Canada.
In Q2 2025, core-aged workers with less than a high school education experienced unemployment of ~13.7%, compared to ~5.7% among university degree holders.
Youth Unemployment in 2025 Q2: rose to 16.6% for Ontario youth aged 15-24.
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Where We Stand: Socioeconomic Integration
At the Ontario Integration Initiative (OII), we believe that every newcomer and young Canadian deserves the opportunity to thrive with dignity, fairness, and equal access to opportunity.
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