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Most economists are of the opinion that Ontario’s residential construction industry is in for another tough couple of years, with housing starts and sales expected to remain historically low. At a recent housing summit hosted by RESCON we heard that...

After 23 years in journalism, I thought I knew work—how it shapes you, what it demands, what it teaches. But stepping away from the newsroom into the trades has shown me something else: work isn’t always about skills. Sometimes, it’s about what it reveals...

In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (14.9%) to $13.8 billion. The increase in construction intentions was led by the residential sector ($1.1 billion). An increase was also observed in the non-residential...

Skilled Trades Ontario is taking administration of its apprentice certification exams in-house, allowing its contract with the previous service delivery provider, Prometric, to expire at the end of January.
“We’ve heard the feedback loud and clear. Apprentices and employer sponsors told us they want increased capacity and a reliable, streamlined exam experience. And that’s exactly why we’re making this change,” said Candice White, CEO of Skilled Trades...