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The federal government estimates Canada will need 1.4 million new trades workers by 2033 to replace retiring workers and meet project demand.

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Apprenticeship enrolments hit a record high of more than 101,500 in 2024, according to Statistics Canada, but completions of these programs have remained below prepandemic levels. Almost 47,000 apprentices received certification that year, or a rate of 19.9 per cent. In comparison, a decade prior, 93,500 Canadians enrolled in a skilled trade and 59,400 received their certifications.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-why-trades-apprentices-struggling-complete-their-programs/

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I believe there is an impact based on some of those excellent DIY YouTube videos. People are a bit scared to spend money these days due to global instability. Some of those YouTube DIY videos solve a lot of issues for a lot of people who can't afford to shell out the big bucks for tradespersons. In the bigger construction industry you have t be someone's blood relative (/s).

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago

That would be the opposite of what is going on. There is too much work for the trades to handle, and it’s getting worse.