February 21, 2025 Mississauga, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada
The global shift to decarbonization is creating jobs in key sectors, such as the auto industry and construction. To achieve net-zero emissions while remaining economically competitive, Canada needs a skilled and adaptable workforce that can meet that high demand. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in innovative training projects to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in a low-carbon economy.
Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of over $75 million through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to support eight projects across all regions of Canada. These projects will provide training opportunities for more than 10,000 Canadian workers, helping them gain the expertise needed for jobs in electric vehicle maintenance, green buildings and retrofits, low-carbon energy, and carbon management.
The Minister made the announcement while visiting Mississauga-based Achēv, an organization dedicated to workforce development and skills training. Through its work, Achēv helps to ensure that workers across Canada can access the training they need to succeed in the evolving job market, including electric vehicle repair and maintenance.
This investment builds on the Government's broader commitment to strengthen Canada's auto sector by fostering innovation, enhancing workforce skills, and ensuring that Canadian workers remain at the forefront of the industry. These efforts are critical to fostering economic growth, and supporting Canadian workers.
Today's announcement is another step the Government is taking to grow Canada's economy and create well-paying sustainable jobs for generations to come. It also aligns with Canada's interim Sustainable Jobs Plan for 2023-25 to guide efforts to support the move to a net-zero emissions economy.
