Reference guide to Canadian apprenticeship standards relevant to Clean Economy ITC compliance. Covers designated trades under the Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Program and provincial apprenticeship requirements.
Interprovincial Standards Program (Red Seal)
The Red Seal Program establishes national occupational standards for designated trades, enabling tradespersons and apprentices to work across provincial and territorial borders. ITC apprenticeship requirements use Red Seal trade designations as the basis for determining which workers count toward the required apprenticeship ratio.
Provincial Apprenticeship Authorities
Each province and territory administers its own apprenticeship system, with variations in ratio requirements, term lengths, and registration processes. LCAB tracks provincial standards to help project developers with multi-province project workforces.