07/21/2026
The skilled trades are facing a growing challenge: demand is rising, but the workforce isn’t keeping up.
Our very own, Ross Palfrey, recently shared his perspective in a blog for Talent Canada, discussing the skilled trades gap and why it matters for the future of HVAC, home energy efficiency, and residential services.
Here’s what’s covered:
✅ Why is the skilled trades workforce shrinking?
✅ Why the skills gap matters even more during the energy transition
✅ What skilled trades employers are doing to attract and develop talent
✅ Building a stronger trades workforce for the future
From an aging workforce and retiring industry experts to the need for stronger pathways into skilled trades careers, Ross highlights the challenges facing the industry and what employers, educators, and industry leaders can do to help address them.
As demand for heat pumps, insulation, solar, and energy-efficient home upgrades continues to grow, having enough skilled professionals to install and service these technologies will be more important than ever.
Read the full blog to learn more about building a stronger skilled trades workforce for the future: https://www.talentcanada.ca/the-skilled-trades-workforce-gap-and-what-it-means-for-canadians-businesses-and-the-future-of-the-industry/