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Ontario's Skilled Trades Fund Under Scrutiny | Toronto News
Ontario’s pouring another $10 million into its Skills Development Fund, targeting six new programs to train youth in high-demand trades like construction and auto repair — but this round comes with a cloud of controversy. Last year’s audit exposed serious flaws in how the $2.5 billion fund was managed, raising alarms about fairness and accountability. Now, the integrity commissioner is investigating whether Labour Minister David Piccini violated ethics rules in distributing funds, after opposition parties raised the red flag. In response, the government has tightened rules: applicants must…
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