Minister Olszewski to highlight Spring Economic Update measures in support of skilled trades and Alberta workers

April 30, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta - The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will highlight the Government of Canada's Spring Economic Update with a focus on measures aimed at strengthening and accelerating Canada's skilled trades training and apprenticeship systems.

Skilled trades measures announced as part of the Spring Economic Update will help Albertans access the training they need to secure good jobs while ensuring Canada has the workers it needs to build a secure and sovereign future.

Speakers will be available for questions following the announcement.

Date:
Friday, May 1, 2026

Time:
9:45 a.m. MT

Location:
Carpenters' Regional Council
15210 123 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
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