The Canadian government announced a $2 billion investment through the Team Canada Strong initiative to create paid, job-ready opportunities for youth in skilled trades. This effort aims to address labor shortages in key sectors by supporting tens of thousands of new skilled trade workers by 2030. Skills/Compétences Canada, a national organization promoting skilled trades careers among youth, welcomes this coordinated approach linking awareness, training, and employment. The initiative reflects a commitment to building a future-ready workforce by engaging young Canadians early in trades education and apprenticeship pathways.
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The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and RBC are hosting Light Up Chinatown! 2026, a free two-day festival on August 8-9 along Columbia Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The event features exclusive food collaborations, live music performances, family a...
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