Skilled Trades Pipeline: Ontario’s apprenticeship system is failing the “last mile,” with only 47% of apprentices completing programs and just 19.9% finishing certification on time—fueling a projected shortage of 52,000 construction workers by 2034. Security & Hiring Risks: Canada and Five Eyes partners warn Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and other job platforms to recruit government and military-linked candidates, pressuring them to share non-public info. Northern Jobs via Defence Benefits: Lockheed Martin Canada invested $9.5M in Air Inuit to upgrade Boeing 737-800 engines, supporting northern operations and local jobs under defence contract reinvestment rules. Public Infrastructure Jobs: Canada and Quebec unveiled nearly $10B in infrastructure funding over a decade, targeting transit, healthcare, housing-enabling works, and community facilities. Workforce & Community Support: Canada Post workers ratified new collective agreements through 2029, while Mosaic pledged $1.5M in Moose Jaw-area funding for health and food security initiatives. Local HR/Training Push: Alberta is investing $4M to expand skilled trades training through a pilot program.