TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing an additional $100 million in the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, bringing the total provincial investment in SDF to $1.5 billion.
The money will go to workers in manufacturing, construction, critical mineral extraction and other skilled trades.
According to a release, the Ontario and U.S. economies are highly integrated with nearly one in five Ontario jobs dependent on trade with America, and approximately $400 billion in merchandise travelling between the two jurisdictions every year.
This investment is meant to help keep Ontario businesses competitive, and ensure workers gain in-demand skills and practical, hands-on experience. Specifically, the additional $100 million investment announced will fund more projects than originally planned to support major industries and sectors expected to grow or face pressures from potential U.S. tariffs.
“The Ontario Forest Industries Association welcomes additional investment in the Skills Development Fund,” said Ian Dunn, president and CEO of the Ontario Forest Industries Association, in a statement. “This commitment will help ensure workers in Ontario’s forestry sector — and across the province — are equipped with the skills and training needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive global market. By investing in our forestry workforce, Premier Ford’s government is strengthening our economy and supporting industries that are vital to Ontario’s growth and resilience.”
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