Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy could create up to 350,000 ongoing construction jobs by 2050, according to a new report that …
Skilled Trades
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FeaturedRecruitment
Ontario expands skilled trades career fairs to reach 50,000 students and jobseekers
The Ontario government will host 29 days of Level Up! career fairs across 12 communities this fall, expecting to reach more than …
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Government Policy & BudgetsPeople on the Move
Richard Grounds appointed chair of B.C. skilled trades appeals board
The British Columbia government has appointed Richard Grounds to a three-year term as chair of the Skilled Trades BC Appeal Board, effective …
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FeaturedMental Health
Mental health concerns plague nearly half of Canada’s 600,000 skilled trades workers: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly half of Canada’s skilled trades workers rate their mental health as fair or poor, according to a new report that highlights …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ottawa backs drone, green trades training for more than 17,000 workers
The federal government is investing nearly $13 million in two national training projects to equip more than 17,000 skilled trades workers with …
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Most people see skilled trades as essential to society but believe they remain undervalued and underrepresented, especially among younger generations, according to …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
N.L. government invests $3.5 million in women’s trades program, launches online registry
The Newfoundland and Labrador government will spend $3.54 million over three years to create an all-female renovation crew that helps women gain …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ontario invests $13 million to train 1,000 workers in Sudbury area
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will invest more than $13 million to train over 1,000 workers and jobseekers in Sudbury and surrounding areas for …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
PEI renews funding for program supporting women and gender-diverse people in trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI to support Trade HERizons, a program …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Future Skills Centre invests $7.6 million in workforce training projects
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Future Skills Centre announced Monday it will invest $7.6 million in 35 new projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s workforce as the …