Start Date: 2025-02-08
End Date: 2025-02-14

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Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy: Funding for Training Equipment

The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy is providing significant funding for training equipment across Nova Scotia. This initiative, announced by Employment and Social Development Canada, supports several projects aimed at modernizing training for trades such as electricians and heavy equipment operators. Notable funding includes $627,031 for the Nova Scotia Community College's Skilled Trades Equipment Upgrade and $157,986 for crane simulator purchases by Operating Engineers Investment Ltd. This effort is part of broader government priorities to align training resources with current industry standards.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Federal Investment in Waterloo Region's Clean Technology

The Government of Canada announced an investment of nearly $9 million aimed at supporting over 130 businesses in the Waterloo Region, focusing on clean technology and advanced manufacturing. Minister Ruby Sahota revealed plans for the Accelerator Centre to launch new Sustainable Development cohorts of AC:Studio, with $3.9 million in funding. Additionally, the University of Waterloo is receiving $5 million to establish the Consortium for Sustainable Scale-up in Metal Additive Manufacturing, fostering collaboration among Canadian businesses in the sector.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca