The federal government’s upcoming budget will double funding for a union training program and introduce a refundable tax credit for personal support workers.

The government intends to boost union-based apprenticeship training for Red Seal trades through an increase to the federal Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP).

A doubling of UTIP from $25 million to $50 million has been a Liberal Party promise for years, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a similar pledge on the campaign trail .

“Our new government is investing in Canadian workers, creating high-quality careers and getting things built faster,” said Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli.

The new temporary Personal Support Workers Tax Credit will allow eligible workers to claim a refund

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