This is an Olympic-style event in which competitors from across the country take part in various skilled trades and technology contests.
Each Canadian province and territory has its own chapter of Skills Canada and they hold qualifying provincial competitions in their respective areas to determine their provincial and territorial candidates who will participate at the annual Canadian event.
The baby boom generation has reached retirement age and the country is having difficulty retaining workers, adding to the shortage.
Competitions are held at the provincial and territorial levels, with the best competitors from each province reaching the national event.
In 2020 the event had been scheduled to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia but it was cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.