The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) says it has received nearly 50,000 applications ahead of its annual job fair in Toronto. The CNE expects the hiring event to draw young people seeking summer employment, with the fair taking place at the Enercare Centre. City News Toronto reports the total is about 50,000 applications, indicating strong interest from potential applicants before the event. The Winnipeg Free Press also reports that the CNE received about 50,000 applications ahead of the job fair. Both outlets describe the job fair as a venue for candidates to pursue roles connected to the CNE, Canada’s largest agricultural fair. No additional figures about available positions, screening criteria, or the timing of interviews are included in the provided excerpts. The CNE’s announcement focuses on the volume of applications it has already received and the expectation that applicants will attend the job fair in person to be considered for summer work.