Workforce Development Trust Contributes $125K to Apprenticeship Training
[Edmonton, Alberta, September 25, 2023] – The Workforce Development Trust (WFDT) has contributed $125,000 to The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) in its first of four scheduled donations this fiscal year. […]
CLRA President Discusses Industry Challenges and Opportunities at Building Trades of Alberta Conference
The Building Trades of Alberta Conference held an engaging panel discussion to delve into the challenges, strategies and the future landscape of Alberta’s construction industry. Mark Wahl from Nova effectively […]
ATB Financial upgrades Alberta’s GDP forecast to 2.7%
ATB Financial recently provided an updated economic outlook on Alberta’s GDP growth. Thanks to a resurgence in the energy sector and the addition of over 200,000 new residents since the […]
Alberta’s Construction Permit Trends: A Deep Dive into July’s Numbers
July saw a Canada wide decline in building permits, and Alberta wasn’t exempt from this trend, experiencing a significant reduction of 15.2%. The national drop of 1.5% is attributed mainly […]
Alberta’s Rapid Population Growth Fuels Economic Promise
According to the Government of Alberta’s Q1 fiscal update, the province is witnessing an unprecedented rate of population growth, which in turn is significantly elevating its economic outlook. More than […]
Statistics Canada Reports on Construction Apprenticeships During the Pandemic
According to the “Pathways indicators for registered apprentices in Canada, 2021” report by Statistics Canada, the construction sector in Canada displayed significant resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many industries […]
Alberta’s population surges in Q1 2023
According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, Alberta saw a significant population increase in the first quarter of 2023, with a net gain of nearly 52,000 people. Alberta’s strong population […]
Global News covers Canadian migration patterns leading to Alberta
Global News has introduced a series named “New Roots,” showcasing Canada’s migration trends and highlighting the factors influencing Canadians’ decisions about where to establish their future. The inaugural episode of […]
Training the Next Generation of Tradespeople: A Government Priority
Over the past few weeks, Premier Smith has been issuing mandate letters to her cabinet. These letters outline the objectives and priorities of the work ministers will focus on in […]
Alberta is hiring
In Statistics Canada’s June 2023 Labour Force Survey, Canada saw its unemployment rate rise from 5.2 per cent to 5.4 per cent, while Alberta remained stable at 5.7 per cent. […]