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Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne visited Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg on Monday, where he highlighted the country’s defence investments included in his government’s spring economic update. Champagne announced that the government will invest $250 million to expand skilled trade training for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and for people who want to start in the Army...

The federal government has proposed $6 billion to tackle youth unemployment and skills shortages over the next five years, but economists say it will take a lot more than that to boost Canada’s skilled trades. Nivrita Ganguly reports.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne unveiled the government’s latest economic and fiscal blueprint late Tuesday afternoon. It includes a multi-billion-dollar plan to increase the number of skilled trades workers in the country. As chief political correspondent David Akin reports, the government is making new spending initiatives against what it says is an improved financial position.

The impacts of the federal government’s spring economic update are being felt in New Brunswick. In Saint John, Canada’s Secretary of State announced money for skilled trades training, which includes removing barriers to certification and incentives for both tradespeople and employers. Johnny James reports.

Minister of Finance Francois-Philippe Champagne has released the Liberal government’s spring economic update, highlighting plans to grow the economy with a proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund and incentives aimed at growing the skilled trades workforce across the country. Kevin Page, founding president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, joins Miranda Anthisle to discuss the...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs more men and women in skilled trades work. speaking to media in Oakville, Ont., Thursday, Carney unveiled details of was his government’s plan to get more youth into skilled trades and brace the country for continued turbulence on food and energy prices, as well as ongoing tariff uncertainty.

WATCH: Interprovincial trade barriers are still impacting businesses a year after the federal government made promises to cut red tape on limitations by last Canada Day.

The federal jobs minister says Canada must break the stigma around careers in the trades if the country wants to achieve its goals in infrastructure and homebuilding. Patty Hajdu says in the coming years, there will be a huge number of skilled trade jobs available which are essential to the Canada. Jazan Grewal has this...

The Canada Skills Competition Saskatchewan is forging bright futures for ambitious students in Regina. The winners in each category of the provincial competition will qualify for the National Competition in Toronto at the end of May.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s latest economic update is politically similar to a Harper era document with lots of small, targeted programs, but fiscally reminiscent of the Trudeau era with big, new spending. The biggest new measure: nearly six billion dollars over five years for Canadians to join the skilled trades with those aged 15-30 eligible...

The U.S. is officially saying it won’t renew the Canada-United States-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement that’s been in place since 2020. Touria Izri explains the potential motive, how the move does not kill the deal, the uncertainty of free trade in North America, and what it could take for a new deal to be signed.

The ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran is officially dead. The two sides have been trading strikes this week and today U.S. President Donald Trump was unequivocal. In a social media post, Trump said the two countries are still talking, but the U.S. has told Iran, “in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is...

A record snowpack in Alberta over the winter is still being felt in Saskatchewan with river levels flowing at rates not seen in over a decade. With Scott Moe continuing his trade tour in Europe a look at how the premier is diversifying the provinces trade.

20 years after the killing of Misha Pavelick the family can get some closure as the man charged with his death is sentenced. With Scott Moe continuing his trade tour in Europe a look at how the premier is diversifying the provinces trade.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday about President Donald Trump’s threat to terminate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA), Prime Minister Mark Carney said it’s “no secret” Trump dislikes CUSMA. He said there are still areas where Canada and the U.S. can work together.

A trades program on Vancouver Island is helping some workers affected by recent mill closures learn new skills. A number of trainees from the North Island College program are already starting their new careers. Kylie Stanton has the details.

President Donald Trump said he would prefer not to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (USMCA), arguing the United States would be better off without the trade pact. He said he would rather see the agreement terminated or allowed to expire, though he remains open to signing a new deal. Trump said his main reason for supporting...

A double-murder trial for the man accused of killing two boys in Saint John, N.B. has entered its second week. Testimony from police and correctional officers focused on tracing key evidence and interactions with the accused. A warning to viewers: the following story includes disturbing content. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

A failing grade is being given to the provincial government by some parents over students’ literacy skills. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, they’re calling on the province to provide better support for young people.

Another chapter in decades-long battle over one of the most important trade routes in North America is set to unfold this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the new Canadian-built Gordie Howe bridge, connecting Windsor and Detroit, will open this week unless the U.S. president blocks it. Donald Trump claims the U.S. was never fully...