Acknowledgements

The completion of this report would not have been possible without the cooperation of countless individuals who contributed their time to discuss challenges and opportunities within the apprenticeship community. The Steering Committee for this study expresses its appreciation to these individuals and organizations for their input and support.

Special thanks and appreciation is expressed to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for its financial support and contribution to the study. Recognition should be also given to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) for their efforts in spearheading this initiative.

Finally, thanks to the comprehensive research and analysis conducted by the Canadian Labour and Business Centre (CLBC), and their associated consultants.

Steering Committee Members

Donna Allan
Lethbridge Community College

John Bettes
CAW

Emmanuel Dick
Canadian Ethnocultural Council

Tony Dolan
Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Evelyne Lemieux-Nault
Human Resource Partnerships Directorate
Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada

Jay MacDonald
Territorial Apprenticeship Board

Gordon McDevitt
Department of Education
Government of Yukon Territory

Patrick McDonnell
National Union of Public and General Employees

Steve Moran
NOVA Chemicals Corporation

Mireille Noël
Human Resource Partnerships Directorate
Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada

David Santi
Dofasco

Murray SwalesYukon Apprenticeship Advisory Board

Keith Lancastle
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum –
Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage

Project Manager

Allison Rougeau
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum –
Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage


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