Minister of post-secondary education and future skills begins parental leave

The article reports that Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey will add 462 skilled-trades training seats this year, bringing total seats at the university to more than 1,700. This expansion is part of a $241 million provincial commitment over three years to create 5,000 new skilled-trades training seats in 2026-27, supported by statements from…

British Columbia is adding hundreds of new skilled-trades training seats at post-secondary institutions as part of the Look West strategy, including 462 seats at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, to support major projects. The government says these seats aim to ensure enough skilled workers for upcoming projects, noting demand for trades like carpenters…

The article reports that Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., will add 462 skilled-trades training seats this year, increasing total seats at the university to more than 1,700. This expansion is part of a provincial commitment of $241 million over three years to create 5,000 new skilled-trades training seats in 2026-27, according to…

The federal government announced $155.4 million in infrastructure funding for Nunavut, including $81.3 million for housing infrastructure and post-secondary education over 10 years and $74.1 million for health infrastructure over three years. The exact allocation of funds to specific projects was not determined yet, though potential uses include health…