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CLAC and SOY align to streamline apprenticeship learning
The agreement lays a pathway for more apprentices to complete their apprenticeships. It aims to clear up confusion about the apprenticeship system, which is often a significant barrier to enrolment and completion.
Province boosts pre-apprenticeship training program spending
Labour Minister Monte McNaughton announced the province will boost spending on the Pre-Apprenticeship Training program by $2.5 million on November 8.
Building permit values drop in September
Statistics Canada released its monthly report on the value of building permits issued across the country on Friday. The agency reports that Canadian municipalities issued $8.3 billion worth of permits in September, a drop of 6.5 percent compared to August. The largest declines were reported in the residential sector.
Near-term GTA growth to moderate: Conference Board
According to the Conference Board of Canada, economic growth in the Greater Toronto Area is expected to moderate in 2019 and 2020.