For years, policymakers have warned that Canada’s widening skills gap, the gulf between what workers know and what employers need, could slow the country’s growth. But new evidence suggests that businesses are no longer waiting for government to close that gap. According to a recent survey by Morneau

In Halifax this week, Nova Scotia’s government announced what might look like a minor regulatory adjustment: it will no longer require most skilled tradespeople to renew their certifications every five years, and it has nearly halved the cost of challenge exams for experienced workers who want to become certified

The federal government has rolled out a new plan to “build a strong and confident workforce,” promising to reshape how Canadians acquire and update their skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Announced in early October 2025, the initiative brings a mix of federal funding, cross-sector partnerships, and targeted supports for

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