How did the Gen Z job market get so bleak?

Gen Z graduates between the ages of 15 and 24 are facing the highest unemployment rate the country has seen in decades, apart from the pandemic. CBC's Paula Duhatschek breaks down what’s behind the surge and what it could mean for a whole generation of Canadians. 00:00 New grads face bleak job market 00:54 Applying for 400+ jobs 01:23 Unemployment rate for post-secondary grads 01:34 Post-pandemic demand for workers 02:05 Trump’s trade war 02:34 Businesses cautious about hiring 02:49 Competition for jobs 03:43 AI replacing workers 05:01 Grads are optimistic #jobs #canada #news Watch The National live on YouTube starting at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.