Rationalize and expand the intergovernmental agreements that support skills training.

What success looks like

Agreements with provinces and territories that expand and support skills training for Canadians.

Government's narrative on progress

To help more Canadians get the skills they need, the Government of Canada provided funding to temporarily boost labour market transfer agreements (Labour Market Development Agreements and Canada Job Fund Agreements) in 2016. Through Budget 2017, the government announced $2.7 billion in additional federal investments that are being provided to provinces and territories over six years (which started in 2017-2018) through the Labour Market Transfer Agreements, which include Labour Market Development Agreements and new Workforce Development Agreements. The government also amended the *Employment Insurance Act* to broaden eligibility for programming under the Labour Market Development Agreements. This change came into effect on April 1, 2018. The Agreements have been signed with most jurisdictions. Remaining negotiations are expected to be completed later this fiscal year. Work continues with provinces and territories to improve and develop more effective training programs and share best practices.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.