Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcome today’s announcement from Secretary of State for Labour, John Zerucelli, and Employment and Social Development Canada regarding changes to the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy\u2019s Investments in Training Equipment (CAS ITE). By expanding flexibilities to cover shipping and installation costs and federal contributions of up to 70% for projects in remote or infrastructure\u2011limited areas, it will make be more accessible and more affordable for unions and training providers to acquire the modern equipment and materials our apprentices need to ensure their training provides real-world experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With $20 million available through the CAS ITE in 2025\u201326 and applications open now, this funding will help ensure more apprentices gain the hands\u2011on experience required to complete their programs and succeed on job sites across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This builds on the previously announced $75\u2011million, three\u2011year expansion of the Union Training and Innovation Program in Budget 2025, which will further boost union\u2011based apprenticeship training as Canada prepares to achieve its ambitious economic and infrastructure goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n