| Province | Provincial/Territorial definition of ES | Provincial/Territorial policy governing ES | Mechanism for bringing business, labour and government together around ES issues | Sponsorship of projects linking apprenticeship and ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | YES | NO |
| Manitoba | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | YES (currently in a draft format) |
YES | YES |
| New Brunswick | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills; have created own list of ES for entry level skills (see HRSDC ES list as pertinent for end of apprenticeship, not beginning) | NO | YES | YES (doing project now and will be working with other provinces) |
| Nova Scotia | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | YES | YES |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills (have utilized the 9 essential skills from HRSDC and incorporate as courses in our apprenticeship curriculum) | YES (have 7 courses developed to cover all 9 essential skills) |
YES | NO |