Ontario launches $228M workforce training initiative to support workers amid trade disruptions

The Ontario Government announced a major workforce development program, backed by $228.8 million in federal funding over three years. The Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response will help approximately 27,000 workers across the province retrain and upgrade their skills in response to US tariffs affecting key industries like steel, lumber, and automotive manufacturing. Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini emphasized the government's commitment to supporting workers during economic uncertainty. The initiative will be delivered through Skills Advance Ontario, targeting laid-off workers, those in work-sharing agreements, and employees needing additional training to remain competitive in high-growth sectors, including healthcare, skilled trades, and energy.

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