September 26, 2025 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Employment and Social Development Canada
The transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, and with it comes the need for a highly skilled workforce to support Canada's energy sector. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in training opportunities to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in sustainable industries.
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, highlighted a federal investment of over $8 million through the Sustainable Jobs Training Fund to support the Sustainable North: Our Workforce project, led by the Mine Training Society.
This investment will provide in-person skills training to nearly 1,850 mid-career workers and new workers, including Indigenous people in remote communities throughout the Northwest Territories, helping them develop the expertise required for transitioning to low-carbon employment. The Sustainable North: Our Workforce project will also establish an advisory committee made up of employers, industry stakeholders and community service agencies to ensure that training programs are tailored to industry needs and that participants receive valuable, job-ready skills.
Today's announcement builds on the Government of Canada's commitment to create sustainable job opportunities for workers and aligns with Canada's interim Sustainable Jobs Plan for 2023 to 2025, guiding efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. As global trade barriers evolve, these efforts are critical to fostering economic growth, transforming the economy, and contributing to greater prosperity for Indigenous communities.
