The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2026 application period for employers has officially opened.
From now until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on December 11, 2025, employers for not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees can apply for funding to hire young Canadians next summer.
Due to the U.S. tariffs targeting Canada’s lumber industry, supporting employment in the working forest is a local priority.
CSJ provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.
A summer job is valuable to a young person’s career journey. Such experiences help foster independence, teamwork and earnings to pay for further education.
For more information about the Canada Summer jobs program visit cherylgallant.com/program/canada-summer-jobs.
(Richard Evans)