Budget 2025 to bolster skilled trades, government promises

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OTTAWA — The federal government is poised to spend millions to support skilled trades in Canada following the turmoil caused by disruptions to American trade.

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In a statement Monday, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu announced a list of new measures expected to come to federal budget for next month — including millions in training incentives, tax breaks for some workers and limits on non-compete clauses in employment contracts for federally regulated businesses.

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“We are building a future together by protecting our communities, empowering our families and investing in Canada,” Hajdu said.

“We stand up for Canada's future and the workers who build it every day.”

Extensions for training and recognition of diplomas

The 2025 budget, which the government will present on November 4, will include an expansion Union Learning and Innovation Programwhich supports both apprentice training and partnerships with retailers across the country.

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The program currently provides $25 million to invest in equipment training and apprenticeship innovation.

The Budget will also introduce the Personal Support Worker Tax Credit, a temporary measure allowing PSWs to claim refundable tax credits equal to 5% of eligible earnings, up to $1,100 per year.

The budget will also allocate $97 million over five years to work with provinces and territories to improve equity in the recognition of foreign-trained credentials, especially in high-demand fields such as construction and health care.

After Prime Minister Mark Carney met with opposition leaders last week to discuss the budget, the Tories called on Carney to abandon promises of austerity in favor of a budget that would make life more affordable for Canadians. including young Canadians.

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Province calls for stronger controls on immigration and powers

Attracting suitably qualified foreign workers to work in high-demand professions is something many have asked for, including many prime ministers, but experts agree that such a radical cultural change needs to start at the federal level.

During their July meeting in Huntsville, the premiers called on Ottawa to boost economic immigration to fill those workforce gaps, threatening to use constitutional powers to strengthen their ability to issue work permits and exercise more oversight over immigration — much like Quebec has special permits to control immigration into the province.

Over the summer, Saskatchewan Immigration Minister Jim Reuter told The Canadian Press that he and other subnational immigration ministers have told Ottawa they want to be seen as immigration partners rather than stakeholders.

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“We need more influence in decision-making on this issue because much of the economic flow needs to be targeted according to the specific needs of each province,” Reuters told CP.

The government's reskilling program to support impacted workers includes $50 million over five years to launch new digital job search tools and launch national online learning platforms, $570 million over three years to support provincial training and support programs, $370 million over five years to add temporary “flexibilities” for EI claims, and $3.6 billion over three years to strengthening EI support for affected workers.

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