MB eNews: Governments get serious about resolving the skilled trades shortage

March 23, 2023

Government initiatives show a commitment to advancing skilled trades

The federal government’s new Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Service and Program is designed to help small- and medium-sized employers (SMEs) hire new first-year apprentices at level 1 in 39 Red Seal trades, while helping apprentices gain work experience. Read more here.

The move coincides with the province’s decision to mandate that students pass a technological education course to receive their high school diploma, beginning with students entering Grade 9 in September 2024. Read more here.

NEWS

People on the Move

See who’s making headlines at Construction Instruction, NorthStar Industries, CB Supplies, Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, Armstrong Fluid Technology, Rheem Canada, Hajoca Corporation, Building Knowledge Canada, Johnson Controls, Bélanger, and Temspec Inc.

Heat Pump Symposium to feature the latest trends and information

The first biannual Canadian Heat Pump Symposium takes place on April 4, 2023 at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON.

Canadian apprentice plumber shows off his skills at ISH 2023

Elijah Sommers was one of 12 young plumbers from around the world invited to Frankfurt, Germany to participate in the WPC-IWSH Plumbing Champions program displaying the job skills needed by today’s plumbers at ISH 2023.

St. John’s, NL receives funding for energy efficiency upgrades

The City of St. John’s, NL has received an investment of up to $1.7 million in federal funding to support its Corporate Climate Plan, a $6.7 million initiative to improve energy performance in 17 city-owned facilities.

Toilet made of bio-material wins Design Plus Award 2023

Woodio Block, a bio-material toilet made of wood composite, has won the Design Plus Award 2023 powered by ISH.

Noble celebrates 30 years in business

Noble is marking its 30^th anniversary this year. The company was established in Toronto, ON in 1993 as a plumbing supplier, and now offers HVAC, hydronics, industrial and fire protection products throughout the province.

EMCO Applied partners with Systemair

EMCO Applied has announced a partnership with Systemair, a Sweden-based ventilation company with operations in 52 countries and a Canadian office in Tillsonburg, ON.

Ontario proposes women-only washrooms, better PPE on construction sites

Ontario is proposing regulatory amendments that would mandate women-only washrooms on construction sites, and require employers to ensure female workers have properly fitting personal protection equipment such as uniforms, boots and safety harnesses.

TSSA launches fourth annual trunk slammers awareness program

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is holding its fourth annual trunk slammers awareness and enforcement program, which includes a free webinar on March 31, 2023 covering the dangers posted by fraudulent fuels workers.

Master Group acquires OH-based RSC

Boucherville, QC-based The Master Group has acquired Valley View, OH-based Refrigeration Sales Corporation (RSC), a distributor of HVAC/R products in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Wolseley opens branch in Ajax, ON

Burlington, ON-based Wolseley Canada is opening a 21,000-sq.-ft. store and showroom at 377 Fairall St. in Ajax, ON. Martin Zver is the branch manager.

BKC merges with Building Energy Inc.

Cambridge, ON-based Building Knowledge Canada Inc. (BKC) has merged with Building Energy Inc. after several years of collaboration.

Fluke commemorates 75 years of business in 2023

Everett, WA-based Fluke Corporation is celebrating its 75^th anniversary, and founder John Fluke’s legacy of customer service and community support.

William Sheppard receives Life Time Achievement Award

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) has recognized William Sheppard with its Life Time Achievement Award, celebrating 40 years of work in the industry.

Trimble acquires Ryvit

Westminster, CO-based Trimble, Inc. has acquired St. Louis, MO-based Ryvit, an integrated platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) provider for the construction industry.

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PARTING SHOT

As U.S. basketball fans fill in their brackets, the odds are against them correctly predicting every result in March Madness. In fact, a family of four is more likely to be injured by a toilet.

EVENTS

April 4

Heat Pump Symposium
Mississauga, ON

April 19 – 20

MCEE 2023
Montreal, QC

June 18 – 20
CIPH Annual Business Conference
St. John’s, NL

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