The federal government is investing nearly $20 million to train more than 8,000 carpentry and millwright workers across Canada in green construction …
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B.C. invests $241 million in trades training to boost labour for major projects
British Columbia’s government is investing $241 million over the next three years to boost trades training in a bid to support labour …
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Mining companies establish $6.6 million skills fund for 24 First Nations in northwestern Ontario
Three mining companies have established a $6.6 million education and skills development fund for 24 First Nations in northwestern Ontario, creating new …
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Darlington nuclear project to create 18,000 construction jobs in Ontario
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a small modular reactor project at Darlington in Bowmanville, Ont., that will create 18,000 jobs during construction …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ontario labour minister under fire for skills development funding
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBy Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini was in the hot seat Monday, facing a slew of questions and …
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Ontario spending $64 million to train 12,000 skilled trades apprentices
Ontario will invest $64.2 million over three years to expand apprenticeship training for up to 12,000 workers in the skilled trades, addressing …
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Nova Scotia eliminates five-year renewal for skilled trades certifications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has cut red tape for thousands of skilled trades workers by eliminating the requirement to renew their certifications every five …
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Canada could create 350,000 new construction jobs in net-zero transition: Report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s transition to a net-zero economy could create up to 350,000 ongoing construction jobs by 2050, according to a new report that …
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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 …


