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The Skilled Trades Shortage in Canada Is Structural – Not Temporary

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In the US, it now takes longer to hire an HVAC technician or electrician than a software developer. Skilled trades roles average 56 days to fill, overtaking the 54-day average for office-based positions. Randstad USA’s analysis of 150M+ job postings found skilled trades demand growing 3x faster than professional roles, driven by the AI infrastructure … Read more

Québec Budget 2026–2027: What Manufacturers Really Need to Know

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The Government of Quebec has released its 2026-2027 budget. For manufacturing leaders and talent working in the industry, what matters most is not the headlines, but what is revealed between the lines. Here is our field perspective. What actually changes, what is missing, and what it means for your operations. The good news first Some … Read more