Poilievre proposes enhanced training for skilled trades workers

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a new plan to increase training and job opportunities for skilled trades workers. In a news release today, Poilievre described his approach as "more boots, less suits." He aims to expand training facilities and offer direct support for apprentices in licensed trades. The plan includes apprenticeship grants of up to $4,000 and investments in training halls to help 350,000 workers over the next five years. Poilievre also wants to work with provinces to standardize health and safety regulations. This would allow workers to find jobs more easily across Canada. He believes these changes will lead to higher wages and reduce Canada's dependency on the U.S. economy. A news conference in Ottawa will provide more details about the plan. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce an election on Sunday, which could bring Canadians to the polls as early as April 28.