According to data from Statistics Canada, the overall apprenticeship completion rate in Canada was 56% in 2020. The completion rates varied by province, with the highest rates found in Quebec (63%) and the lowest in Newfoundland and Labrador (44%).
A new report from CIBC Economics found that apprenticeship completion rates in Canada differ significantly by province. The report highlights the need for targeted support to improve completion rates, particularly in provinces with lower rates such as Manitoba (48%) and Saskatchewan (49%).
The Government of Canada provides funding to support apprenticeship programs across the country. According to data from Employment and Social Development Canada, the apprenticeship completion rate in Ontario was 58% in 2020, while in British Columbia it was 55%.
A study published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) explores the factors that influence apprenticeship completion rates in Canada. The study found that completion rates are higher in provinces with more comprehensive support systems, such as Alberta (60%) and Nova Scotia (57%).
An article in Maclean's magazine examines the apprenticeship completion rates in Canada's provinces. The article notes that while some provinces, such as Prince Edward Island (62%), have high completion rates, others, such as New Brunswick (46%), face challenges in supporting apprentices to completion.
ApprenticeSearch, a website dedicated to apprenticeship resources, offers an interactive tool that allows users to explore apprenticeship completion rates by province. The tool provides data on completion rates, as well as information on apprenticeship programs and support services available in each province.
A video produced by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) provides an overview of apprenticeship completion rates in Canada's provinces. The video highlights the importance of apprenticeships in addressing labour market needs and promoting economic growth.
A data analysis published on the DataVis website explores apprenticeship completion rates in Canada's provinces. The analysis uses data visualization techniques to illustrate the differences in completion rates across provinces and highlights the need for targeted support to improve outcomes.