| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | YES | YES |
| Yukon | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | NO | NO |
| Northwest Territories | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | YES | YES (projects are indirectly linked) |
| Nunavut | Use the HRSDC list of 9 Essential Skills | NO | NO | YES (offered pre-trade courses) |