Canada invests $67 million to train tradespeople for green jobs

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With the push for decarbonization, the job site is changing for many tradespeople. More construction projects are focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability, meaning workers need new skills to keep up. 

This journey toward a low-carbon economy is reshaping industries, and Canada’s skilled trades workforce is getting a boost to meet the demand. 

Announced by Minister of Jobs and Families Steven MacKinnon, the Canadian government is investing more than $67 million in 10 union projects to equip nearly 30,000 tradespeople with the skills needed for the transition to greener jobs. Funding will run from 2025 and 2030 and falls under the Sustainable Jobs funding stream of the Union Training and Innovation Program — part of Canada’s broader strategy to prepare workers for a net-zero economy.

Preparing workers for a green economy

This investment is aimed at addressing critical workforce challenges, from overcoming barriers to