To protect our environment and reduce the impacts of climate change, the Government of Canada has committed to reducing Canada’s total GHG emissions to 40-45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and to reach net zero by 2050.

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), in partnership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and five other industry partners, has developed the Low Carbon Training Program.

This program is aimed at upskilling building professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors, and owners and operators, to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon practices, reduce emissions, and contribute to Canada’s Climate Action Plan and Just Transition.

 As the buildings sector is Canada’s third-largest source of emissions, prioritizing decarbonization is critical to meeting the net zero target, and addressing climate change requires awareness, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill-building.

 This complimentary training program will be offered virtually, in three half-day sessions, through partner associations in the federally mandated provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.

Explore free training opportunities available here.