Workforce Alliances

Canada’s labour market is changing fast. Many sectors are facing skills shortages, supply chain pressures and technology changes.

The Government of Canada is taking action. To improve productivity and competitiveness, six alliances are being formed. These alliances will focus on six priority areas. They will bring together industry leaders, workers, unions and training institutions. Their goal is to build a skilled and adaptable workforce to meet today’s economic challenges.

The focus of this alliance will be on the workforce needed to help Canada's advanced manufacturing sector adopt new technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

Partners will be connected to manufacturing processes and sub-sectors such as automotive, aerospace and clean technology.

The advanced manufacturing sector keeps trade competitive and makes supply chains stronger. It requires workforce strategies to tackle skill shortages, support digital upgrades and boost local production.

The care economy alliance will focus on the workforce needed to support Canada’s caregiving sector. It will build a resilient caregiving workforce by enhancing recruitment, improving retention and supporting necessary upskilling.

Partners will be those that provide services involved in the direct care of others.

This priority area will support key caregiving systems and reduce pressure on paid and unpaid caregivers. As a sector that underpins Canada's workforce, the care alliance has the potential to unlock stronger labour force participation, economic resilience, and gender equity.

The energy and electricity alliance will focus on Canada’s growing demand for clean energy and electricity.

Partners will be those in energy and clean electricity generation, transmission and grid modernization.

This priority area is central to Canada’s energy needs and economic security. It will require workforce strategies for reskilling and regional labour mobility. It will also need to adopt emerging technologies, such as AI and renewable systems.

The housing and construction alliance will focus on the workforce needed to build the affordable homes and infrastructure Canada needs.

Partners will be those involved in residential, commercial and public infrastructure projects. They will also be part of supply chains for building materials and skilled trades.

This priority area is key to solving Canada’s housing shortage and upgrading infrastructure. To increase sustainability, more green building practices will be brought in. Advanced construction technologies will also be sought out to boost productivity.

The mining and minerals alliance will help build the workforce Canada needs to support national security and economic growth. It will also help move the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy and major projects forward.

Partners will be those connected to exploring, mining and processing the minerals needed for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and national security (such as communications and defence).

This priority area will be important for protecting Canada’s resources and staying competitive. It will require strategies to manage an aging workforce, skill shortages and the growing use of automation and sustainable mining practices.

The transportation and supply chains alliance will focus on the workforce needed to keep Canada’s supply chains strong. It will help reduce trade barriers and improve how goods move within Canada and to international markets.

Partners will be those connected to moving goods by road, rail, air and marine transportation. Partners will be connected to warehousing and logistics centres.

This priority area will be important for supporting trade and strengthening Canada’s economy. It will require updated infrastructure, better digital systems and workforce strategies to tackle labour shortages. This will create stronger and more flexible supply chains.