The purpose of the survey is to gather information on individuals who receive training and those who obtain certification within a trade where apprenticeship training is being offered. Specifically, the survey compiles data on the number of registered apprentices taking in-class and on-the-job training in trades that are either Red Seal or non-Red Seal and where apprenticeship training is either compulsory or voluntary. It also compiles data on the number of provincial and interprovincial certificates granted to apprentices or tradespersons.
Major census-related topics and subtopics
Secondary census-related topics
None
Limited census-related topics
None
Sample size
Census of registrations in the trades with provincial departments of education or labour
Frequency
Annual (since 1980)
Lowest levels of geography
Provinces