Nova Scotia reported on November 3 that 159 people working on its QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion were new to the skilled trades, including 86 registered apprentices pursuing certification. The project has a plan to direct at least 10% of working hours to apprentices and journeypersons from underrepresented groups, while the province says 34% of its apprentices currently identify with those groups. The two figures use different measures, and employers planning large construction projects should consider both access to training and how participation is tracked.
Original source: Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration and Build Nova Scotia, November 3, 2026.