Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, has announced the launch of the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was pleased to be on hand for the announcement and extends its gratitude to the Minister and the Government of Canada for launching this important initiative. This represents the third industry alliance to be officially launched as part of the Government of Canada’s broader efforts to bring together partners to address workforce challenges in sectors that are critical to Canada’s economic growth..
The transportation and warehousing sector contributed $96.5 billion directly to Canada’s gross domestic product in 2024 and supports nearly one million jobs nationwide. As employers continue to face persistent labour shortages, technological change and growing demand for workers, a coordinated national workforce strategy will be essential to recruiting and supporting the people needed to sustain the sector’s future growth.
Led by Trucking HR Canada, in partnership with CIFFA – Canada’s Association of Logistics Providers, the new Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance – will bring together trucking, air, rail and marine mode stakeholders to help advance initiatives to advance skills development, attract new talent, respond to emerging technologies and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
The Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance follows the launch of the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance and the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance. Together, these initiatives support Canada’s efforts to address labour market challenges in priority sectors by bringing key partners to the table to develop practical workforce solutions.
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