Friday, October 30, 2026
Reframing the trades
Canada stands at an unprecedented economic and industrial crossroads. Across the country, federal and provincial governments are aligning behind an ambitious mandate to “build, baby,…
skilled trades
New Alberta Trades Discovery Centre set to open in Calgary in 2026
The Government of Alberta is launching the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre, an industry-led initiative that will give junior high and high school students hands-on exposure…
Province invests $2.6M for new Skills Ontario trades and tech trucks
The Government of Ontario is investing $2.6 million in Skills Ontario to add two additional trades and tech trucks to their fleet, giving thousands of youth across…
New report highlights need for action to retain women in the construction industry
The Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT) has released the results of its 2025 Recruitment and Retention of Women in the Building Trades survey, revealing…
B.C. to invest $241M, doubling skilled trades-training funding
The Government of British Columbia announced that during the next three years it will double trades-training funding and permanently strengthen B.C.’s trades-training system, through a…
H2H receives federal funding to support veterans’ pathways to the skilled trades
Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) announced new funding support from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to strengthen career transition opportunities for Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, and military family…
Skills Ontario celebrates winning 30 medals at 2025 Skills Canada National Competition
After two days of showcasing their skills, Team Ontario returned home from the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina with 30 medals. At a…
Alberta expanding skills training at Olds College with $25M investment
To help address the increased demand for apprentices and skilled journeypersons, the Government of Alberta announced it is investing $25 million through Budget 2025 for…
Provincial government invests to connect more Nova Scotians to skilled trades
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…
B.C.’s construction industry celebrates Construction & Skilled Trades Month
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 launches program to recruit the next generation of skilled tradespeople
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…
Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps in Alberta
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 celebrates International Women’s Day with event at Linamar
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 to expand its Centre for Skilled Trades
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 and laying foundations for women in the construction industry
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…
VRCA program inspires the next generation of skilled trades workers
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…
Closing the labour gap in construction
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…
Partnership unites construction trade unions to protect workers’ rights
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…
Infrastructure and labour force needs at a critical stage: Pomerleau CEO
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…
Canada invests $9M to support internationally trained skilled workers
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…
Ontario investing $4.9M to build a new crane training facility in Barrie
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…
Ontario invests $3M to help veterans start new careers in the skilled trades
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 Opens Expanded Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology
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…
New research labs at Conestoga College to focus on workplace injury prevention
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…