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Canada’s Best Cities For Young People To Work Were Just Revealed

As many as 27 Canadian cities have been ranked!👇

Canada's Best Places To Work As A Young Person In 2021 Were Just Revealed
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Managing Editor, Canada

Pack your bags! The best places to work in Canada as a young person were just revealed and you might be surprised by the top 10.

On May 11, Youthful Cities and RBC announced the results of its 2021 Urban Work Index, which ranks the best cities in Canada for youth based on factors like the cost of living, climate change, digital access, job availability, public health and public transportation.

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Youthful Cities Urban Work Index | RBC

Perhaps surprisingly, it was some of Canada's biggest cities that took the top spots overall.

Of the 27 Canadian cities ranked, Vancouver came in first place. While it recently overtook Toronto as the most expensive place to rent in Canada, it scored highly when it came to public transportation, public health and climate change.

Hamilton, Edmonton, Victoria and Montreal were also featured in the top five, while Toronto placed in eighth.

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    • Helena Hanson

      Managing Editor

      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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