Two-thirds of those excess retirements were in four industries: health care, construction, retail trade, and education and social assistance.

Men were less likely than women to discontinue apprenticeships in construction trades, while among those who did end their training, women were more likely to pursue post-secondary education elsewhere.

The additional incentives for smaller businesses that were announced last summer will be extended through 2023. HSEP rebates are doubled, and employers can earn $1,000 toward their health and safety plans.

A new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that more supports are needed to help Indigenous groups pursue the ownership and co-ownership of major projects.

Pickering Nuclear Generating Station had been set to shut down in 2025, but the province is now seeking approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to extend that to September 2026.