PM announces plan to recruit and train 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2031

What happened

• On Labour Day the Prime Minister praised organized labour and announced Team Canada Strong, a federal effort to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2031.
• The government will support the effort through new investments in the Union Training and Innovation Program.
• The statement also commits to helping workers and businesses respond to "unjustified and unprovoked" U.S. tariffs by supporting retooling, retraining, and diversification.

Why it matters

• Who: Skilled trades workers, unions, employers in construction, infrastructure, and related sectors.
• Where: Nationwide (federal initiative tied to national infrastructure projects and housing construction mentioned in the statement).
• Timeline: A target of up to 100,000 workers by 2031; funding routed through the Union Training and Innovation Program.

By the numbers

• Target: up to 100,000 skilled trades workers to be recruited, trained, and hired by 2031.

What the release does not detail

• Specific funding amounts, regional allocation, or exact program timelines beyond the 2031 target.