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Opinion: Attracting more workers to residential construction begins with skill recognition

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Federal government announced plan to build up to 3.7 million homes by 2031 .

Biggest obstacle to getting this many homes built is a shortage of people with skills needed for residential construction.

Federal government has invested heavily in skills training for people enrolled in Red Seal trades apprenticeships.

In residential construction in Alberta , there are only two compulsory trades — electrician and plumber.

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