N.S. needs far more tradespeople. Diversity is key to meeting that demand, expert says

N.S. needs far more tradespeople. Diversity is key to meeting that demand, expert says

Thousands of carpenter and electrician jobs may be on the horizon in Nova Scotia as the province looks to reach net zero by 2050, but one expert warns there may not be enough skilled trade workers to fill those positions unless the industry "opens the door a little wider" to women and racialized groups.