The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario announced an investment of up to $94.5 million over five years through the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP). This investment will produce consistent, foundational labour market information (LMI) across key sectors, providing the information needed to help better coordinate the supply and demand of skilled labour while supporting a stronger economy. Through this initiative, 14 organizations will develop a range of informational products and employer toolkits to help workers and businesses adapt to current labour market challenges. The investment will support organizations in key sectors, including construction, trucking, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, tourism, forestry, agriculture, mining, energy, information and communications technology, the environment, and the bio-economy. 

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program 2026 Projects: The Forest Products Association of Canada will create a Talent Pipeline Management Pilot for Canada’s Forest Sector to develop industry-validated LMI on current and forecasted workforce supply and demand trends for key occupations to guide the forestry sector and develop HR tools to break down barriers for equity-seeking groups looking to gain entry into the forestry sector.