Government Funding

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Diverse group of young Canadians training and working in skilled trades, representing the future of the workforce and Canada's infrastructure development.

Canada Launches $6B Program Addressing Skilled Trades Shortage

Canada's federal government just pledged up to $6 billion for a 'Team Canada Strong' program, aiming to train 100,000 new skilled trades workers by 2030-31.

Rick Donovan·July 18, 2026

Diverse trainees learning carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills in a well-equipped, sunlit workshop, representing new opportunities in skilled trades.

Industry

Government Funds Boost Skilled Trades Training

The U.S. Department of Labor alone has injected over $162 million into expanding Registered Apprenticeships. This marks a national pivot towards bolstering the skilled trades workforce. This substanti

Rick Donovan·July 11, 2026

An Amtrak train stopped on a foggy track with the US Capitol building in the distant background, symbolizing proposed funding cuts.

Trades

House Bill Proposes Amtrak Funding Cuts, Threatening Service

A House appropriations subcommittee proposes significant cuts to Amtrak's funding for fiscal year 2027.

Rick Donovan·May 30, 2026

U.S. Capitol building facade cracking, with money bags being diverted, symbolizing the siphoning of funds from the federal building repair budget.

Services

GSA: Congress diverted $15.6B from building fund since 2011

Since 2011, Congress has diverted over $15.6 billion from the General Services Administration's federal building fund.

Rick Donovan·May 26, 2026