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As Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Skills Canada – Nova Scotia Provincial Competition.  As skilled trade workers you are indispensable to Canada’s growth and to our economic success. By 2031, we expect more than 760,000 job openings in construction trades, including 400,000 from retirement alone.  By participating in this competition, you are on your way to building a career that offers faster entry into the labour market and access to stable, in-demand and rewarding jobs. Canada needs you, the next generation of tradespeople, certified and equipped with the green skills in the trades that are key to fighting climate change and leading us to a net-zero economy. With the number of housing construction projects needed across the country,... READ MORE