No experience, no job: The youth employment struggle

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A new report from the Fraser Institute shows us young people are struggling to find work right now, even though the overall economy is still growing, albeit slowly. Entry-level jobs are more competitive than usual, leaving many youth squeezed out of the labour market. Philip Cross, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute, joins Evan to talk about the report's findings.
1 May 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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