Considering he’s barely out of his twenties himself, it comes as little surprise that newly-elected Liberal Leader Brian Gallant is concerned about youth unemployment.
Currently, 20% of New Brunswickers under the age of 24 don’t have jobs. Gallant tells CHSJ News he’s heard from a lot of worried young people who say this is the worst year for finding employment they have ever experienced.
Gallant says he was lucky to have good mentors when he started his own small business to make his way through school; however, it’s vital for the province to find practical solutions to grow the economy and get people working.
