MNP Honoured As One of the Best Employers In Canada
MNP Honoured As One of the Best Employers In Canada Accounting, consulting and tax firm receives top honours for the sixth year in a row. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 15,…
Minister Bergen discusses Government of Canada measures to tackle skills shortages in the construction sector
Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 13, 2013—The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism,…
Steady Economic Growth, Good Jobs for Families
November 12, 2013 Throne Speech Focused on Basics to Keep Manitoba Moving Forward Through Uncertainty: Premier Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee today delivered the speech from the throne to open the third…
Minister Kenney addresses skills shortages in electricity sector
Toronto, Ontario, November 7, 2013 – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, highlighted the need to address skills mismatches and shortages, as…
Primary Care Paramedic training program aims to increase Aboriginal representation in paramedicine
16 Aboriginal youth enrolled in new Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service programWinnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and partners announced the start of a new Winnipeg…
Regional economic forum puts ideas into action
For Immediate Release 2013JTST0131-001649 Oct. 31, 2013 Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training QUESNEL – It was a full house of key decision makers yesterday in Quesnel, gathered from…
Canada’s Minister of Status of Women Encourages Young Women and Girls to See No Limits in Career Choices
October 31, 2013 Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, today wrapped up celebrations for Women’s History Month 2013…
Premier announces additional funding for Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining
FOR RELEASE October 30, 2013 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon will provide $5.8 million in funding to assist the delivery of trades training through the Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining…
$1.8 million lays a strong foundation for students in trades
For Immediate Release 2013AVED0029-001624 Oct. 30, 2013 Ministry of Advanced Education TERRACE – Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk today announced $1.8 million in one-time funding for 456 foundation seats in…
Downplaying Canada’s Skilled Trades Shortage Shortsighted
BuildForce Canada Says Action Needed Now Ottawa (Oct 30th, 2013) – A recent TD Economics report focusing on Canada’s skilled trades shortages may be masking real, and serious skilled labour…
