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Statistics Canada has released new employment insurance (EI) data, and it doesn’t look good for Canadian workers. In the year ending November 2025, the number of people receiving EI rose by 16.1%. Among young Canadians aged 15 to 24, the increase was 12.4%. While this group wasn’t hit the hardest, that’s little comfort to the more than 50,000 Gen Z Canadians who lost their jobs during this time.

Young people face many of the same job challenges as older workers, plus some extra ones, like limited work experience. Still, they have one major advantage: time. Younger people have more years to save and invest. If you’re Gen Z and trying to improve your financial future in a shaky economy, starting now can make a big difference. 

Economic outlook for Gen Z Canadians

Gen Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012, which closely matches the 15–24 age group used by Statistics Canada. Here’s a snapshot of their financial situation.

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