youth
Project
Strength in structure
This project aims to improve the way Black youth experience and navigate the world of work. Job search outcomes among Black young people have historically...
Thought Leadership
Young adults have been hit hard by the pandemic. The recovery must not leave them behind
First Policy Response — Jan. 25, 2022. Written by Pedro Barata, Wendy Cukier, and Andrew Parkin.
Thought Leadership
Opinion: Canada needs to invest in tutoring for students falling behind during the pandemic
Jan. 4, 2022 — contributed to the Globe and Mail by Wendy Cukier, Kelly Gallagher-MacKay, and Karen Mundy
In the Media
Young adults hit hard by pandemic’s economic impact, survey suggests
by Raisa Patel — Toronto Star, Nov. 30
News Release
Making up time: Careers and education of young adults disrupted by pandemic, survey reveals
TORONTO, November 25, 2021 - The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to young people in Canada, disproportionately affecting their careers and educational paths, and especially those who are Indigenous, Black or have disabilities, according to a new survey from the Environics Institute.
Research
Making up time: The impact of the pandemic on young adults in Canada
This report explores the experiences during the pandemic of younger adults, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 34. It documents, not only the extent to which Canadian youth as a whole have been especially hard hit economically by the pandemic, but also how specific groups of youth – notably Indigenous youth, Black youth, youth with a disability, youth without a post-secondary education, and recent post-secondary graduates – have each encountered particular challenges.
News Release
Women over 65 facing significant mental health decline, while younger women continue to struggle, new Environics Institute survey shows
Overall, Canadians’ mental health declines during pandemic Toronto, June 2, 2021 – The pandemic has affected the health of all Canadians but it has exacted a...