It is estimated there are between 100,000 and 300,000 internship positions available across Canada, in every sector from education to marketing to architecture. What's more, the number is growing.
Experts in workplace law say that as the number of internships rises, it's critical to examine how governments protect youth in the transition from school to work. Here's a look at the state of internship legislation across the country.
Mouse over the icons on the map to read more about internship legislation in each province.