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B.C. spending $241 million to train 5,000 new skilled trades workers

by HR News Canada Staff May 13, 2026

written by HR News Canada Staff May 13, 2026

British Columbia will fund up to 5,000 new skilled trades training seats in 2026 as part of a $241-million, three-year investment aimed at filling jobs on major projects across the province. The funding will double annual support to SkilledTradesBC from $107 million to $214 million by 2028-29, cut w...

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