Statistics Canada has released a report on new registrations, certifications, and pathway indicators of registered apprentices in Canada in 2024. The report indicates that new registrations have increased to 101,541 (+5.9% from 2023) in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. Growth was noted in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia and in the fields of interior finishers, hairstylists and estheticians, and construction workers. Declines were most prominently noted in Quebec and Nova Scotia and in trade groups such as machinists and stationary engineers and powerplant operators. Certifications in 2024 stayed relatively steady with a slight increase to 46,971 (+1.0% from 2023). Looking at the pathway indicators, the certification rate of apprentices increased by 1.1%, while the discontinuation rate declined by 0.3%.
