Trades and Apprenticeship Authorities in Canada

The Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Systems in Canada are governed by each province and territory. The Red Seal program sets national standards for 56 trades and allows for easy mobility for any tradesperson with a Red Seal-Endorsed Certificate of Qualification. Trade names many differ in different jurisdictions and each jurisdiction also may have additional designated trades apart from the Red Seal program.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship is managed by the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Apprenticeship & Trades Certification Division.

In Nova Scotia, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship is managed by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

In Prince Edward Island, it is the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning.

In New Brunswick, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship is managed by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

In Quebec,

In Ontario,

In Manitoba,

In Saskatchewan, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Commission.

In Alberta,

In British Columbia,

In the Yukon,

In the Northwest Territories,

In Nunavut,