Helping more Indigenous talent enter skilled trades in Edmonton

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Edmonton – To support Canada’s National Housing Plan and encourage more people to join the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is investing in local opportunities to train and recruit the next generation of workers needed to build a strong and certified workforce. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Steven MacKinnon announced funding of nearly $5 million to the …

Allocating Int’l Student Applications to Support Labour Market Needs

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TORONTO – In response to the federal government’s decision to further reduce the number of international students permitted to study in Canada, Ontario is continuing to prioritize public postsecondary programs that will help prepare graduates for in-demand jobs that support Ontario’s labour market needs. “As we have been from the beginning, our government is laser focused on ensuring students in …

Ontario Helping Veterans Start New Careers in Skilled Trades

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3 million over three years in Helmets to Hardhats Canada to help 650 active and former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members transition to civilian life by training them for careers in Ontario’s construction sector. This investment will help fill a gap in Ontario’s employment and training resources, while addressing the unique needs and experiences of our …

Ontario Supporting Firefighters, Workers in South Stormont

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MORRISBURG — The Ontario government is investing over $750,000 in South Stormont to deliver enhanced fire safety training for local firefighters and increase training capacity for workers and apprentices in the operating engineering trades. “Our government is working with our local partners to deliver better training, so Ontarians can land better jobs with bigger paychecks. That includes today’s investment to modernize and expand …

Creating Opportunities for Skilled Tradespeople in Nova Scotia

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New agreement will help improve mobility to fill gaps in the skilled labour market HALIFAX — The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson certification. Ontario is seeking new ways to improve the labour supply and create the opportunity for qualified skilled tradespeople to become certified in …

Substance Use in Trades: Being Aware

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Ottawa – In 2023, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum commissioned a research study called Understanding Substance Use Among Apprentices in the Skilled Trades. The purpose of the study was to better understand the lived experiences of apprentices and tradespeople. Some of the study’s key findings will be discussed in this course. The course aims to raise awareness about the impacts of …

Creating Opportunities for Int’lly Trained Skilled Workers in ON

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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 …

Training Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers in Technology

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Province investing nearly $3.5 million to train 800 Ontarians in emerging technologies TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3.5 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to provide free skills development training in technology-related fields for 800 workers and jobseekers in Toronto, with a focus on fostering Black entrepreneurship in tech. This brings Ontario’s total investment in skills development training …

Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

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BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to promote the skilled trades to youth and workers and help set them on a path to rewarding, well-paying careers as electricians, plumbers, carpenters …

1000s of great summer job opportunities for youth 

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Gatineau – A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities. The Government is restoring generational fairness by creating …