The Skilled Trades That Are In Demand

A significant number of skilled tradespeople are approaching retirement. This is creating a shortage and a need for new talent. The skilled trades shortage in Canada is affecting us all. That’s why Mike Holmes sat down with his daughter Sherry Holmes to discuss the skilled trades that are in demand.

In a recent episode of the Holmes on Homes Podcast, Mike Holmes delved into the current state of the skilled trades industry. He highlights both the most and least popular trades, as well as the challenges and opportunities they present.

Holmes emphasized that while trades like electrical work and plumbing are in high demand, often due to their essential nature in construction and home maintenance. Other trades such as carpentry and masonry are facing a decline in interest among younger generations. This shift is attributed to various factors. One of the main factors is the stigma that trades are less prestigious than academic careers and a lack of awareness about the rewarding aspects of these professions.

More than 222,000 new Red Seal journeypersons are needed over the next four years to meet demand in Canada.

The Skilled Trades Shortage: Listen To The Holmes On Homes Podcast

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Mike Holmes’s Holmes on Homes Podcast

The Holmes on Homes podcast isn’t just for pros—it’s for anyone who wants to build better, live healthier, and feel more confident in their home decisions. Mike Holmes brings it all—expert interviews, lessons from the jobsite, and thoughtful conversations. Each episode delivers honest insights, expert advice, and the kind of practical knowledge that empowers you to take action.

About Mike Holmes

Through popular TV shows like the groundbreaking Holmes on Homes, Mike Holmes educates homeowners about the importance of hiring qualified tradespeople and doing the job right the first time. Holmes actively promotes careers in the skilled trades, encouraging young people to pursue rewarding opportunities in construction, plumbing, electrical work, and other essential fields. His dedication to improving industry standards has made him a trusted voice in home improvement and an advocate for the skilled trades.

About Sherry Holmes

Sherry Holmes, daughter of renowned contractor Mike Holmes, is a skilled contractor and television personality. Following in her father’s footsteps, she brings her expertise in home renovation to various projects. Passionate about quality craftsmanship and helping others, Sherry contributes to making homes safer and more sustainable.

She actively supports and promotes youth and young women in the trades through organizations like Skills Canada, World Skills, and Conestoga College’s Jill of All Trades. Sherry is also an official Meagan Bebenek Foundation ambassador and spokesperson, dedicated to raising awareness and funding pediatric brain tumour research.

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