Young Canadians are struggling to find work: ‘I thought that by now I’d have some sort of job’ - National Post

Copy URL Facebook Linked In X (Twitter) Loading account options Sign In Manage Account Close account menu Manage Account Sign Out Loading subscription options Subscribefor $0.50/week By Addison Fallis November 6, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. Last Updated: November 6, 2026 at 1:54 p.m. For Abby Daniel, graduating from university was supposed to mark the beginning of her career. Instead, more than a year after completing her degree, she’s still trying to find a job in her field.

Daniel, who graduated from Ottawa-based Carleton University in 2025 with a degree in health sciences, expected to land work in public health, government or a health-care organization.

“When I graduated, I thought that … by now I’d have some sort of job that is linked to my actual undergrad degree,” she told National Post.

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