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Is a job at 13 banned in Canada?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in Canada. Rules vary: Alberta lets 13-year-olds do approved light jobs.

No federal rule for most jobs; provinces differ: Alberta allows 13-14-year-olds approved light jobs (student wage for 13-17), BC light work from 12, Ontario 14 for most jobs.

Source: Provincial employment acts

• Canada is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 1.
• In North America: banned in 2 of 17 countries.

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Other countries that ban a job at 13

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