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Federal government expands apprenticeship training support for skilled trades

by Todd Humber February 7, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 7, 2026

The federal government is increasing financial support for apprenticeship training equipment and expanding eligibility criteria to help address Canada's skilled trades shortage. Employment and Social Development Canada announced changes to the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Investments in Traini...

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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.

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