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Federal, provincial labour ministers pledge $2 billion for skills training at Halifax meeting

by Todd Humber July 17, 2026

written by Todd Humber July 17, 2026

Canada's Forum of Labour Market Ministers wrapped a meeting in Halifax on July 16 with a pledge of $2 billion over five years for new deals with provinces and territories to expand pre-apprenticeship and technical training. Federal Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu announced the funding at t...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Federal, provincial labour ministers pledge $2 billion for skills training at Halifax meeting

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