British Columbia has launched a text-based support service to help tradespeople manage chronic pain, connecting workers to counselling, pain programs and mental-health …
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Government Policy & BudgetsFeaturedTraining & Development
Province launches $480,000 trades strategy for African Nova Scotian youth
Nova Scotia has launched a new African Nova Scotian Skilled Trades Strategy, backed by $480,000 over two years, to recruit and retain …
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FeaturedDiversity, Equity & InclusionTraining & Development
ICBC investing $13.3 million in collision repair apprenticeship grants
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is committing $13.3 million over four years to expand apprenticeship opportunities in the province’s collision …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Shortages
Alberta launches trades discovery centre to address looming workforce gap
Alberta’s government is investing $6 million over three years to open the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre, a new facility in Calgary that …
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New Brunswick proposes automatic credential recognition for out-of-province tradespeople
The New Brunswick government has introduced amendments to the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act that would automatically recognize trade certificates from other …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Squamish Nation program helps women learn the trades in B.C.
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 …
