News Summary

The Ontario government is investing nearly $27 million to enhance the training of carpentry workers across the province. This initiative is facilitated through two funding streams, aiming to expand current training programs and construct a new carpenter training facility in Sudbury. Existing facilities in London, Windsor, Cambridge, and Ottawa will also see expansions. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) will receive up to $13 million to train an additional 1,175 carpenters via the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream. Furthermore, $14 million from the SDF Training Stream will support the UBCJA’s Carpenters’ Regional Council Workforce Development Program, allowing for the inclusion of other sectors such as manufacturing and healthcare. This effort is part of Ontario’s strategy to prepare skilled workers for in-demand sectors and build a robust future workforce.