The Quebec government’s plan to address the construction industry labor shortage through an accelerated training program has faced delays due to a teachers’ strike. The program, which aimed to recruit up to 5,000 new workers, saw a quarter of its students unable to start as scheduled in January. Challenges included logistical issues like renting equipment and accessing training sites. Despite these setbacks, most cohorts began in January, and the remainder are expected to start by March end. The strike significantly affected the program’s timeline and organization.

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