Canada · 19 d ago
Ottawa puts hundreds of millions into training skilled trades workers
For union training, over five years
430 $ million
The federal government plans to spend $430 million over the next five years to help unions train a new generation of skilled trades workers. John Zerucelli, secretary of state for labour, opened applications on Thursday.
Three streams
- Bigger training facilities
- Equipment, 70% covered
- New ways to recruit trainees
Unions and training providers can apply to expand their training facilities and to offset equipment costs, with Ottawa's share temporarily raised to 70 per cent from 50. A third stream funds new ways to attract, recruit and support apprentices.
Nov
12
Thursday
Deadline for facility projects
The government is looking for shovel-ready projects that can begin next spring, and expressions of interest for facilities are open until Nov 12. Proposals for new training approaches are due Dec 17.
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On Friday, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced up to $258.6 million over five years for a Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It aims to close the gap between workers' skills and what sectors such as energy and critical minerals need.
Why it matters
The Liberal government wants to train up to 100,000 new skilled trades workers over five years for its infrastructure agenda. Canada needs more workers to build homes, infrastructure and major projects, Zerucelli said.
