Ontario boasts a wide array of career opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies. Within this diverse landscape, the government has officially designated 144 occupations as skilled trades, covering industries such as mechanical, electrical, automotive and manufacturing, among others. Skills Ontario is a government funded organization dedicated to promoting skilled trades and technologies in Ontario. Jason Agnew spoke with CEO Ian Howcroft and asked if advancements in technology has allowed the government to broaden the definition of what is designated as a skilled trade.