Canada invests $9 million in skilled trades training

The Government of Canada is investing $9 million to help 1,500 internationally trained professionals join the Canadian construction workforce. The funding will support the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Canadian District’s (UBC) Bridge to Red Seal project.

The project will help participants obtain Red Seal certification in trades such as carpentry, welding, and industrial mechanics (millwrights). This will be done by providing specialized assessments, bridging gaps in theoretical knowledge, and assisting with language acquisition.

“It takes skilled trades workers to build the homes we need, connect our communities, and bring economic prosperity to our provinces,” said Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault.   

This investment is part of the government’s commitment to address the ongoing shortage of skilled trades workers in Canada.