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Government of Canada Launches National AI Literacy Initiative

September 10, 2026 New national partnership with Amii will provide free, practical AI learning for students, educators, workers and communities across Canada Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how Canadians learn, work and access services. Canadians need the knowledge and skills to benefit from these technologies, understand their risks and make informed choices about how AI…

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Minister Hajdu Establishes the Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance

September 2, 2026 As Canada modernizes its energy systems and expands electricity generation capacity, its labour market continues to face uncertainties driven by tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements. The Government of Canada is taking decisive action to bolster vital industries and enhance workforce development in the energy and electricity sector…

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The Government of Canada Announces the Launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance

August 26, 2026 The world is changing fast, and Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector is facing increasing workforce challenges from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions and a workplace being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, lagging productivity and mounting global competition continue to weigh on the sector’s long-term growth and competitiveness. To address these challenges, the Government…

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Electromate Makes the Case for Hands-On Robotics Education with Dobot

August 18, 2026 Compact educational robots help schools put robotics directly into students’ hands while supporting programming, automation and advanced robotics coursework As schools, colleges and universities expand robotics and automation programs, one of the biggest challenges is often not curriculum, but access to hardware. Electromate Inc. is highlighting how Dobot’s educational robotics platform can…

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How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

July 31, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Festo is a leader in industrial automation and technical education. For decades, they have sponsored SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions to align education and industry, supporting the workforce of the future. Festo Didactic (the teaching arm of the Festo Group) has been an active participant and sponsor of SkillsUSA…

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Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

July 17, 2026 The Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met in Halifax to discuss shared labour market challenges and opportunities across Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and the Honourable Nolan Young, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Minister Hajdu opened the…

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Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

July 17, 2026 The global landscape continues to evolve, creating uncertainty and new challenges for workers and communities across Canada. In response to these changing conditions, the Government of Canada is focused on strengthening Canada’s economic resilience and supporting long-term growth. This calls for decisive action from all orders of government to protect jobs, strengthen…

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You Are Invited: Siemens 30-Minute Live Webinar, How to Select and Wire a SITOP Selectivity Module

Posted July 6, 2026 Free webinar: July 9th, 2026 at 2:30pm ET You Are Invited: Siemens 30-Minute Live Webinar “How to Select and Wire a SITOP Selectivity Module”. This session will demonstrate how to wire and connect SITOP selectivity modules and explain the benefits of electronic selectivity in 24VDC systems. Selection guidelines and common application…

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IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

June 19, 2026 Nine conferences and more than 90 sessions spotlight the full manufacturing ecosystem, including advanced technologies, job shops, additive manufacturing, investors, and industrial AI. IMTS 2026 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show will expand its role as the manufacturing industry’s leading education destination with a broader lineup of conferences, including the new IMTS…

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Festo Addresses Automation Integration Challenges at Automate 2026

June 19, 2026 Motion, handling, engineering, and workforce solutions simplify machine assembly, deployment, and startup Automation projects are placing greater demands on OEMs and system integrators as machines incorporate more devices, networks, and flexible production requirements. Startup schedules continue to shrink while engineering teams are expected to reduce troubleshooting, simplify interoperability, and keep projects moving…

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Ontario Expands Welding Training Centre in Milton

June 17 2026 Facility upgrades will help train more than 5,700 additional workers for good-paying, in-demand jobs over the next five years The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of a new state-of-the-art welding training centre in Milton. Supported by an investment of $1,461,814 through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, CWB Group’s upgraded…

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Federal and Provincial Government Investment of More than $200 Million for Phase II of the University of Montreal Science Complex: Canada and Quebec at the Forefront of Advanced Materials, Computing and Artificial Intelligence

June 17, 2026 The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Outremont, Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, as well as Martine Biron, Minister of Higher Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women and Eric Girard, Minister of Government Digital Transformation,…

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Prime Minister Carney Launches AI for All: Canada’s New National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

June 5, 2026 The world is changing rapidly, with intensifying economic competition, accelerating technological change, and a global race to secure the talent, infrastructure, and innovation that will define the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the centre of that transformation, changing how people live and work, how businesses compete, and how countries protect their…

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National Champions are Honoured at the Closing Ceremony of the Skills Canada National Competition 2026, in Toronto

June 1, 2026 By Brad On May 30, 2026, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) recognized the medalists of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2026 at the event’s Closing Ceremony. Over the past week, more than 500 students and apprentices from across the country competed for the title of national champion in more than 40 Skill Areas…

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Festo Didactic Leads with Semiconductor Workforce Training Solutions at 2026 SkillsUSA Championships

June 1, 2026 Employer-educator partnerships are key to overcoming the semiconductor talent shortage, accelerating innovation, and maintaining economic competitiveness. Festo Didactic is returning to the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 1 – 5. This year, Festo is placing a heavy emphasis on semiconductor workforce training to address…

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Prime Minister Carney Announces Team Canada Strong – A Nationwide Plan to Recruit up to 100,000 Skilled Trades Workers

May 19, 2026 From the Office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney: The global trade landscape is rapidly changing. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy. At the core of this strategy is an ambitious plan to build nation-building projects, more…

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Education & Training

Government of Canada Launches National AI Literacy Initiative

Minister Hajdu Establishes the Energy & Electricity Workforce Alliance

The Government of Canada Announces the Launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance

Electromate Makes the Case for Hands-On Robotics Education with Dobot

How Festo is Building the Next-Gen Workforce Through Technical Education & Skills Competitions

Forum of Labour Market Ministers Met in Halifax to Discuss Shared Priorities

Government of Canada Announces New $2-Billion Funding for Provinces and Territories Under Team Canada Strong

You Are Invited: Siemens 30-Minute Live Webinar, How to Select and Wire a SITOP Selectivity Module

IMTS Announces 2026 Conferences Lineup

Festo Addresses Automation Integration Challenges at Automate 2026

Ontario Expands Welding Training Centre in Milton

Federal and Provincial Government Investment of More than $200 Million for Phase II of the University of Montreal Science Complex: Canada and Quebec at the Forefront of Advanced Materials, Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Prime Minister Carney Launches AI for All: Canada’s New National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

National Champions are Honoured at the Closing Ceremony of the Skills Canada National Competition 2026, in Toronto

Festo Didactic Leads with Semiconductor Workforce Training Solutions at 2026 SkillsUSA Championships

Prime Minister Carney Announces Team Canada Strong – A Nationwide Plan to Recruit up to 100,000 Skilled Trades Workers

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