August 2025 marks a turning point in Canada’s approach to the skilled trades. Under mounting pressure to accelerate net-zero construction, reduce labour bottlenecks, and modernize its workforce, the federal government has pledged nearly $10 million toward targeted training programs for tradespeople.  The move suggests a bet that upgrading the

In a move that underscores Ottawa’s renewed focus on workforce adaptability, the federal government has announced a $450 million reskilling package aimed at displaced workers. The initiative, which will operate under the Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA) frameworks, seeks to upskill roughly 50,000 Canadians and transition them into