Ontario

4 articles

Diverse skilled tradespeople working together on a construction project with a city skyline in the background, symbolizing economic opportunity and support programs.

Ontario, federal programs offer business, worker support

While a new Ontario program aims to place 250 people from underrepresented groups into skilled trades, the province's existing Employment Ontario services already supported over 693,000 Ontarians in t

Rick Donovan·August 23, 2026

Diverse apprentices learning carpentry, welding, and electrical work in a modern, sunlit training facility at Mohawk College.

Trades

Ontario invests $2.6M in Mohawk College for skilled trades training

In Hamilton, over $2.

Rick Donovan·August 20, 2026

State-of-the-art forest sector facility showcasing advanced technology and sustainable practices with robotic arms and technicians.

Trades

Ontario invests $2.1M in new tech for forest sector innovation

Ontario is pouring over $2.

Rick Donovan·August 19, 2026

Trades

Skilled trades education is key to Ontario's 2026 economic stability.

Ontario's economy is bleeding $24 billion annually due to a critical shortage of skilled trades workers.

Rick Donovan·June 22, 2026