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Canada's 2025 Budget Boosts Skilled Trades and PSWs

10/28/2025

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The Canadian government will unveil a federal budget on November 4, 2025, focusing on skilled trades and support for personal support workers (PSWs).
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced a $75 million expansion of the Union Training and Innovation Program to boost apprenticeship training.
A new tax credit will allow eligible PSWs to claim 5% of their earnings, up to $1,100 annually.
The budget will allocate $97 million to improve foreign credential recognition and amend non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
These measures aim to address labor shortages and enhance worker mobility across Canada.

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The Canadian government will unveil a federal budget on November 4, 2025, focusing on skilled trades and support for personal support workers (PSWs).
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced a $75 million expansion of the Union Training and Innovation Program to boost apprenticeship training.
A new tax credit will allow eligible PSWs to claim 5% of their earnings, up to $1,100 annually.
The budget will allocate $97 million to improve foreign credential recognition and amend non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
These measures aim to address labor shortages and enhance worker mobility across Canada.