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Diverse group of apprentices, including women and people of color, working on a construction site, symbolizing Canada's $6 billion skilled trades initiative.

Canada's $6B Skilled Trades Plan Faces Diversity Gap Despite Growth

Canada has committed an unprecedented $6 billion to recruit 80,000 to 100,000 new skilled trades workers, yet women still comprise only 14% of registered apprentices in 2023.

Rick Donovan·May 3, 2026