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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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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
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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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
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 …
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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 …


