Ontario funds free building code course, opposition urges more action on skills gaps
Building.ca
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Ontario is funding a free building code course through George Brown College to address the shortage of building code officials, with the program available to newcomers with backgrounds in construction or related fields. The program, offered in partnership with the Ontario Building Officials Association, aims to mitigate skill gaps in this critical area, though opposition members argue more needs to be done to address other workforce shortages. Catherine Fife of the NDP emphasizes the wider need for labor force development across various sectors. The college hopes to equip graduates for careers as building inspectors and examiners.
