This is a way to provide tools and training needed for in-demand skilled trades jobs, combating the effect of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty, Queen's Park said.

Two construction organizations in London are receiving over $2.6 million from the province to expand training for skilled trades.

During his second formal stop in the city on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement joined by Mayor Josh Morgan, Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP and Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault , and Mohamed Firin, parliamentary assistant to the labour minister.

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“We’re going to keep investing now no matter what the mayor needs or wants, as long as it produces more homes and produces more jobs,” Ford said at a condo co

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