AllTradesJournal

Gender Equality

2 articles

Diverse group of women in trades gear looking determined, facing a subtle barrier to entry in a construction setting.
Trades

Canada's women in skilled trades inclusivity strategies are failing.

Despite a 2018 federal budget allocation of $20 million over five years for women in trades, the overall representation of women in Canadian trades has barely budged, increasing from 3.

Rick Donovan·August 28, 2026
Young girls in safety gear learning carpentry and welding at a skilled trades camp, looking inspired and engaged.
Trades

Skilled Trades Camp Inspires Young Girls to Future-Proof Careers

Fewer than 10% of Red Seal certified journeypersons in Canada are women.

Ben Foster·April 12, 2026