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Sarah Myers


Canada’s trade ambitions need a marine workforce to match

A recent study found that 86 per cent of marine employers are having difficulty recruiting, but the sector will need about 8,300 new workers by 2029 to meet demand and replace retirees—more than 30 per cent of its current workforce.

opinion | BY SARAH MYERS | September 9, 2026