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Publication Date: January 5, 2026 - 21:47

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B.C. jobs in high demand: Why 2026 may be the best time to learn a trade

January 5, 2026

Amid Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for nation-building projects and uncertainty around  AI’s impact on the job market, an advocate for British Columbia’s construction industry says there’s no better time to consider a career in the trades. 



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