Skilled Trades

By Craig Lord For the second day in a row, the federal government is announcing plans to spend hundreds of millions of… …

Unions and training providers can now apply for a share of more than $430 million in federal funding to expand training centres,… …

By Brett Bundale Canada’s plan to fast-track major projects is putting mounting pressure on a workforce already struggling to meet demand, two… …

Ontario construction employers struggling to keep apprentices on the path to certification will get practical strategies on retention and mentorship at a… …

A free program that lets students try plumbing, construction and electrical work is a key part of The Home Depot’s goal to… …

Ontario kicked off its fifth annual Level Up! skilled trades career fairs today in Cobourg, Ont., with multi-day events planned in 12… …

The CWB Foundation invested $4.1 million into welding and joining education across Canada during its 2025-2026 fiscal year, funding student bursaries, classroom… …

Thirty-one young Canadians are competing on the world stage this week as part of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the largest skills competition in… …

Canadians who immigrated as children and went on to become certified tradespeople earn significantly less than their Canadian-born counterparts throughout their careers,… …

By Sammy Hudes A new report from the industry association representing Canadian manufacturers says workforce challenges persist in the country’s largest province,… …