Universities Canada statement on Canada’s Workforce Alliances 

Universities Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of five additional Workforce Alliances in priority sectors aimed at coordinating public and private investment in skills development to create lasting opportunities for Canada’s workers.

Our 97 members are crucial to this work providing education and research opportunities to over 1.4 million learners to build a highly skilled diverse and adaptable workforce across all regions and sectors, including those identified by the alliances.

This announcement builds on the government’s recent work to establish sectoral advisory councils. The first — focused on advanced manufacturing — was announced earlier this month. The five new alliances will focus on housing and construction; transportation and supply chains; energy and electricity; mining and minerals; and the care economy.

We look forward to continuing to work with all partners and government to advance the mandate of these alliances and strengthen the resilience of Canada’s economy and workforce.