By Abby Luciano | North Shore News A Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) program is helping Indigenous women get opportunities in the trades industry. …
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Hands-on trades summit introduces Manitoba students to skilled careers
By Steven Sukkau | Winnipeg Sun Hundreds of Manitoba high school students explored potential careers in the skilled trades during a hands-on summit …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Nova Scotia legislation creates skilled trades institute at NSCC with $25M investment
Nova Scotia has introduced amendments to the Community Colleges Act to establish the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) at Nova Scotia Community …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLayoffs
What’s in B.C.’s budget for employers? Tax credits, skilled trades training, and more
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia’s 2026 budget allocates $283 million over three years to expand skilled trades training, aiming to double apprenticeship seats by 2028-29 …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Journeyperson wages hit record high in Canada, but Ontario slips
Newly certified journeypersons in Canada earned a median employment income of $58,090 in 2023 — the highest level recorded since tracking began …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Nova Scotia launches skilled trades institute with $25 million investment
Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Community College have launched the Institute of Skilled Trades to modernize training programs and equipment for students …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa invests $10 million to train 1,800 workers in energy-efficient building skills
The federal government will provide nearly $10 million to train workers in energy assessment techniques for insulation trades, part of a broader …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Federal government expands apprenticeship training support for skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is increasing financial support for apprenticeship training equipment and expanding eligibility criteria to help address Canada’s skilled trades shortage. …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
New Brunswick invests $5.8 million in CCNB Bathurst campus renewal, including skilled trades building
The provincial government will provide $5.8 million to continue modernization work at the Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick campus in Bathurst, with site …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedRetention
How online communities are helping women stay in the skilled trades
By Daniela Gatti and Mark Julien Canada is facing a significant demographic challenge. Between 2019 and 2028, approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers …
