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Liberals announce $258.6M fund for skilled worker training in critical sectors
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced up to $258.6 million over five years for worker training in Canada’s critical sectors.
The Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund will support projects that address skill gaps and speed up training or certification in sectors such as energy and critical minerals.
The announcement followed Ottawa’s disclosure of $430 million for training facilities and equipment.
The government plans to train up to 100,000 skilled workers through its broader training investments.