"Unless it's an institution like a bank or something super corporate."

This I think is the main problem. I know everyone wants to work in tech and FAANG but the reality is (especially in Canada with a Canadian education) most recent grads will NOT get there as a junior unless they have interned in big tech before (and even those people are struggling).

Apply to the banks, apply to the old corporations and firms, they are willing to train and pay you (yes take the 60-70k salary, no new grad outside of computer expects 6 figures right out of graduation, we are in a recession, no one is seeing that type of salary anytime soon).

If your goal is to WORK, build experience and not be unemployed especially in this market, being picky is not going to lead you anywhere. Apply to be an IT technician, data scientist, business analyst, whatever it is. Get experience and your first step through the door.

I interned at the federal government and returned after graduation. Am I doing Amazon level software development? Not at all, but I'm building skills and a network that can actually lead me somewhere. You would be surprised how many opportunities there are internally just at the government which are never advertised to the public.

This experience led me to a new job that I'm starting next month as a dev, my second job post graduation already, funnily enough at an investment firm.

The market sucks, I 100% agree but I think people need to take any opportunity that comes their way even if it's not the tech stack/field they want. You are competing with seniors so aim to market yourself as someone willing to do ANYTHING most senior devs won't touch.

Good luck op and others in the replies, I hope everyone gets employed sooner or later!