Has the department evaluated where additional support can be provided? I'm talking about financial support for those going into the trades or looking at the trades and to the employers who employ apprentices. The other thing is: are we looking at possibly training in communities, as well, and sharing of apprentices between companies if there is not enough work for them? Housing, for instance, might have some work for a couple of months, but they may be able to go into a private sector company for a couple of months, as well. We have to be looking at some real options here and finding ways to retain these tradespeople and apprentices before they leave the North.
Rocky Simpson on Question 531-19(2): Shortage in Trades
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 531-19(2): Shortage in Trades
Oral Questions
February 10th, 2021
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