The Government of Nova Scotia announced it is helping more Nova Scotians explore and connect to careers in skilled trades through a $10-million investment in…
April is Construction & Skilled Trades Month in British Columbia. Officially proclaimed by the BC provincial government and now in its eighth year, it is…
Aecon announced it has launched the Aecon Ambassador Program to help recruit and inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The program harnesses the passion…
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…
Skills Ontario looked to kickstart inspiring conversations among young women about career opportunities in the skilled trades with the return of its’ Celebration for International…
Georgian College unveiled plans to expand its Centre for Skilled Trades at the Barrie Campus – transforming the existing space to help sustain and grow…
Creating pathways to employment for women entering the construction industry and establishing foundational supports to ensure their success is the focus of a new program…
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program. This groundbreaking initiative sparks interest and excitement…
Employing more than 1.6 million people and generating $150 billion of annual economic activity, construction accounts for 7.4 per cent of Canada’s GDP. However, a skilled…
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, and the Carpenters’ Regional Council have signed a partnership agreement. This collaboration represents a united front in…
Canada’s construction industry will need to recruit 300,000 workers over the next 10 years. In front of an audience at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Pomerleau CEO…
The Government of Canada announced $9,023,177 in funding for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Canadian District (UBC). This investment, made through…
The Government of Ontario is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, with over $74 million in available funding to…
The Government of Ontario is investing $3 million over three years in Helmets to Hardhats Canada to help 650 active and former Canadian Armed Forces…
Humber Polytechnic’s newly expanded Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology is designed to meet Ontario’s growing demand for skilled workers and propel the economy forward…
The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) unveiled two new state-of-the-art research labs at Conestoga College’s Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. CISWP’s…
The Government of Ontario announced an investment over $26 million to build a new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughan.…
The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople, including post-journeyperson…
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) announced it will invest $996,000 over three years into Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT)…
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing up to an additional $260 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to tackle the province’s…
Changes are needed to Canada’s immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth By Bill Ferriera Canada is building at a rate…
The Government of Ontario is investing more than $6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to support two innovative projects that will train over…
The Government of Canada announced investments of over $42 million for Quebec apprentices through the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. The Government of Canada is providing $39.4…
The Government of Alberta announced it is investing $43 million to plan the Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) at NAIT, training an additional 4,200 apprentices yearly.…