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With infrastructure and an increase in housing major priorities for all levels of government, the dearth of adequate labour comes at the worst time. The pandemic caused a lull in enrollment in some college programs due to exclusively remote learning.Article contentBut he said the trades still face a different, psychological barrier.
Despite his initial desire to avoid following in his fathers footsteps, Campbell is now working as an apprentice on a major office tower in downtown Toronto. “When I was in school I was maybe going to do engineering or go to university. But I realized that with carpentry — as soon as you start working, you start making money and you start learning,” he said on a quick break at the office tower he is helping to build.
“There is a shortage in the trades. Some trades more than others,” said Brown. “I think electricians are one of those trades that are saturated. But, in contrast, masonry is almost a dying trade unfortunately. Another one is plaster. We need people with the intelligence and the understanding or education of some of these trades.”Article contentHe says having multiple skills gave him upward mobility.The latest employment report from Statistics Canada shows construction hiring surging.
Lots of outfits just don’t want to pay trades money. If your a Journeyperson and pick up a tool for less than $36 per hr your really screwing over your fellow worker. These jobs take years off your body and usually lead to surgery at some point.
Justin's idea of Canada is not worth doing anything for.