Ottawa, Ontario, April 3, 2025 – Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades and technologies as rewarding career paths for youth, is proud to announce that WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the partnership between the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB), has signed as premier sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, taking place in Regina. This event will take place at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District in Saskatchewan on May 29 and 30. WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s support will allow SCC to increase awareness of the great careers that are available in the skilled trades and technologies to youth in Canada.
“SCC is grateful for the support given by WorkSafe Saskatchewan, as this will help us toward our mission of promoting skilled careers to our future workforce. By being involved in the SCNC, employers can connect with Canadian youth and educate them about the career opportunities available in the skilled trade and technology industries,” said Shaun Thorson, SCC CEO.
More than 500 of Canada’s best in skilled trades and technologies will gather to compete in more than 40 competitions. Labour groups, industry partners, government officials, educators and youth will also be present at the REAL District to support the competitors, and watch and join different activities that will be available. Among them, WorkSafe Saskatchewan will be onsite to support the competitors and host a booth where visiting students and the public can participate in a Try-A-TradeÒ and Technology activity. WorkSafe Saskatchewan will also present competitors with medals at the SCNC’s Closing Ceremony.
“On behalf of WorkSafe Saskatchewan, we are pleased to sponsor the Skills Canada National Competition 2025, in Saskatchewan’s capital city of Regina,” said WCB CEO Phillip Germain. “Encouraging young workers in the skilled trades is so important for Canada and the future growth of our country. As an organization, we are committed to seeing these young workers prosper in these skills and technology industries while remaining safe on the job. All workplace injuries are preventable and even one injury is too many.”
In 2022, the Canadian government estimated that more than 256,000 new apprentices will be needed by 2026 to meet the demand. Many Canadian goods and services rely on skilled tradespeople to be manufactured or delivered, therefore the shortage of skilled workers in Canada will be a hindrance to the country’s economic growth and prosperity. According to the Canadian government, approximately 700,000 skilled trade workers in Canada are expected to retire by 2028.
About Skills/Compétences Canada
Skills/Compétences Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not-for-profit organization with Member Organizations in each of the provinces/territories that work with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to promote skilled trade and technology careers among Canadian youth. Its unique position among private and public-sector partners enables it to work toward securing Canada’s future skilled labour needs while helping young people discover rewarding careers. Skills Canada offers experiential learning opportunities including skilled trade and technology competitions for hundreds of thousands of young Canadians through regional, provincial/territorial, national and international events, as well as skilled trade awareness programs. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Skills/Compétences Canada is the Canadian Member Organization of WorldSkills.
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About WorkSafe Saskatchewan
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is an injury prevention and workplace safety partnership between the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety. Through the partnership, both agencies offer programs and support that help employers and workers develop workplace safety and health programs. You can reach WorkSafe Saskatchewan at 1.800.667.7590.
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Media Contact: Michèle Rogerson, 613-266-4771, micheler@skillscanada.com.
