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A new study reveals that 50% of Canadians see trades as the strongest route to success for students as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes education and employment across the country.

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Statistics Canada has reported that the total value of investment in building construction decreased slightly (-0.5%) in June on a month-over-month basis. This slight decrease occurred while the total value of building permits grew 18.5% in the month, reflecting the lag in converting permit issuance into on-site construction investment across the country.

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The Ontario government announced the sixth round of its Skills Development Fund Training Stream with an investment of more than $9.8 million across six training projects which includes the skilled trades.

The announcement was made at the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA at their Power of Trades Development Centre, which is receiving more than $1.7 million to help 180 ...

In the second quarter of 2026, the total value of building permits in Canada increased $1.4 billion to $40.4 billion, up 3.7% from Q1.

The value of non-residential building permits (institutional, commercial and industrial) rose $1.9 billion to $15.4 billion in the second quarter, making it the largest growth segment, largely due to the institutional component ...

The next edition of 30 Mechanical Minutes, the free webinar series from HPAC magazine, is being held Thursday, August 27th at 1 pm (eastern time) and will feature hydronics industry expert John Siegenthaler discussing why designing systems to deliver low supply temperatures is a good way to future proof homes and buildings.

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