Government of Canada

What is the Red Seal trade program?

The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program was established to provide greater mobility for skilled workers across Canada. The Red Seal program allows qualified tradespeople to practice their trade anywhere in Canada where the trade is designated without having to write further examinations. To date, there are 49 trades included in the Red Seal Program on a national basis, which account for over 88% of all apprentices and more than 80% of the total trades workforce in Canada.

To find out more about Red Seal trades available in your province or territory, contact your provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority.