Ontario – The Ontario government is building on progress from its previous five Working for Workers Acts by intending to introduce new first-in-Canada supports and even stronger protections that would, if passed, support the safety and wellbeing of workers and their families, grow Ontario’s workforce, and keep costs down for workers and businesses. Today, the government is introducing the Working for …
Creating Opportunities for Int’lly Trained Skilled Workers in ON
CALGARY —The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage the flow of labour between Ontario and Alberta. Ontario is seeking ways to open pathways into the trades for more apprentices and …
Doubling Career Fairs to Help More Young People Enter Skilled Trades
Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about exciting and in-demand careers close to home TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding its successful skilled trades career fairs, now in its second year, to even more cities with more exhibitors and twice as many participating students. Ontario will need over 100,000 new skilled trades workers this decade to …