Ontario Celebrates Skilled Trades Week

November 3, 2025

This week marks Skilled Trades Week, introduced through the government’s Working for Workers Six Act and celebrated annually during the first week of November to honour the builders of our past, present, and future.

From the bridges and hospitals that connect our communities to the homes and schools that nurture the next generation, Ontario’s tradespeople have built the foundation of our prosperity. To deliver on our capital plan, we will need these men and women to continue building for years to come.

Under Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is making historic investments to ensure Ontario remains a province built by workers — for workers. We are breaking down barriers for youth to enter the trades through Level Up! career fairs, training over one million workers through the Skills Development Fund, training up to 12,000 more apprentices in the next three years, and expanding As-of-Right labour mobility so experienced tradespeople from across Canada can bring their skills to Ontario easier than ever before.