It’s no secret the demand for skilled trades workers in Canada continues to increase. According to their 2019 report, BuildForce Canada has identified a future gap in tradespeople with over 91,100 workers expected to retire by 2028 – just in Ontario alone. The construction industry, as well as the educators at Skilled Trades College of Canada (STCC), are hoping more men –and women will choose to step into steel-toe boots in the coming years.
Commentary: CHBA strongly supports the entry of more women in a wide variety of roles and with a diverse range of knowledge and skills into the residential construction industry.
