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Record Job Fair Draws 54,000 Applicants for 5,000 Roles

7/29/2025

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The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) job fair on July 30 is set to attract a record crowd, driven by Ontario's youth unemployment rate nearing 16%. With an overwhelming 54,000 applications vying for just 5,000 seasonal roles, the fair kicks off at 11 a.m. at Exhibition Place, ahead of the CNE's exciting run from August 15 to September 1.

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Story summary

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) job fair on July 30 is set to attract a record crowd, driven by Ontario's youth unemployment rate nearing 16%. With an overwhelming 54,000 applications vying for just 5,000 seasonal roles, the fair kicks off at 11 a.m. at Exhibition Place, ahead of the CNE's exciting run from August 15 to September 1.