Skilled Trades: Council of Atlantic Premiers

Council of Atlantic Premiers: The hope, according to Jason Kenney, federal Minister of Employment and Social Development, and the Council of Atlantic Premiers, is that it will mean more jobs and opportunities for workers in the skilled trades and a step forward in addressing skills shortage faced in certain regions and sectors in Canada. , according to The Telegram. By supporting a regional approach to apprenticeship that fosters a highly trained and mobile workforce, the Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization project will ensure Newfoundland and Labrador continues to meet the growing demand for skilled labour a demand driven by major developments such as Muskrat Falls, continuing business growth and a strong economy. A news release states the project will help harmonize training, certification and standards, leading to increased availability of training, higher apprenticeship completion rates and increased labour mobility for apprentices across Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada is leading the nation in ongoing efforts to harmonize apprenticeship programs, said Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.