Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a plan Friday to boost training and employment for workers in the skilled trades. Speaking at a …
Skilled Trades
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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 …
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Helmets to Hardhats gets $300,000 boost from Alberta to help military veterans enter skilled trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta government is investing $300,000 to help military veterans transition into careers in the skilled trades through the Helmets to Hardhats …
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Ottawa invests $9 million to support 1,500 internationally trained trades workers
The federal government has announced a $9-million investment to help 1,500 internationally trained trades workers obtain Red Seal certification, aiming to alleviate …
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Ontario launches $74 million skills fund for trades training, allocates cash for crane training facility
The Ontario government announced over $74 million in funding through the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, starting …


