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Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update targets skilled trades shortage with $3.6 billion in new spending

by Todd Humber April 29, 2026

written by Todd Humber April 29, 2026

The federal government released its Spring Economic Update yesterday, promising billions in new spending on apprenticeships, trades training and workforce development — a move met with mixed reactions by labour groups who say workers need permanent action, not temporary measures. Finance Minister Fr...

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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.

Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update targets skilled trades shortage with $3.6 billion in new spending

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