A new poll shows Red Seal tradespeople share many economic concerns with other Canadians but place higher priority on employment issues as …
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Alberta earmarks $20M for NAIT trades centre planning in budget 2025
Alberta’s government is proposing a $20-million investment in its 2025 budget to advance planning and design of a new trades and technology …
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New Brunswick moves to ease entry for out-of-province professionals
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick has introduced legislative amendments aimed at making it easier for professionals from other provinces to join the province’s workforce, part …
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Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Skilled trades earnings rise as mobility trends shift across Canada: Statistics Canada
The median employment income for newly certified journeypersons in Canada reached $56,580 in 2022, a modest increase of 1% from the previous …
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Newfoundland and Labrador launches campaign to attract youth to skilled trades
Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a new campaign to encourage young people and underemployed workers to pursue careers in the skilled trades …
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Ottawa announces $1.5 million for skilled trades training in Nova Scotia
The federal government is investing more than $1.5 million in skilled trades training across Nova Scotia, aiming to address labour shortages in …
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Carpenters’ union gets $14 million to boost workforce training in Ontario
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) is receiving $14 million from Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to train nearly 1,500 workers, …
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Saskatchewan students gain hands-on automotive experience at Sask Polytech camp
Saskatchewan high school students enrolled in online automotive courses had the chance to gain hands-on experience through a one-day learning camp at …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta spending $1.5 million to support Indigenous skilled trades training for residential construction
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government will invest more than $1.5 million over three years to support an Indigenous-led program that trains students in skilled trades …


