Left Behind: More than 30 Ontario trades inspectors to be laid off for new Skilled Trades Ontario model
Toronto, Ontario — Does the line, “I give you my word: not one single person will be laid off when I become Premier,” ring any bells to any Ontarians? Because the province’s skilled trades inspectors are reeling after the Ford government issued layoff notices to more than 30 Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) employees. “We […]
Ford’s Failure: Ontario has not enforced mandatory credentials in skilled trades since 2018, CBC reports
Toronto, Ontario — Since 2018, the government of Ontario has not enforced its law requiring skilled tradespeople to maintain the mandatory credentials needed to do their job, CBC News reported Wednesday. Yes, you read that right. For three years now, the Ontario government has allegedly failed to make sure tradespeople are actually licensed to be […]
Lean Labour: Government of Ontario introduces legislation to streamline apprenticeship training
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is introducing a simpler way for tradespeople to get their certifications, via the new Crown agency, Skilled Trades Ontario (SKO), which will replace the Ontario College of Trades (OCoT). SKO would help to simplify the apprenticeship process, by removing the shared responsibility that currently exists between the OCoT and […]
