"Establish a Youth Climate Corps pilot which will provide paid skills training for young Canadians to quickly respond to climate emergencies, support recovery, and strengthen resilience in communities across the country. This is our moment to act boldly, prepare for the emergencies we know are coming, and empower the next generation to lead the fight for our future." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-22

"And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Ensure clean economy subsidies serve workers and communities — not just corporate profits by requiring strong labour, environmental, and transparency conditions on all public funding." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

1. "Create a national Youth Climate Corps, inspired by the success of Katimavik, empowering youth aged 18-30 to lead Canada’s response to the climate crisis through meaningful employment, leadership development, and community-building.
2. Offer structured placements lasting from six months to two years, engaging young people directly in climate-focused work, including ecosystem restoration, wildfire prevention, flood mitigation, renewable energy projects, and sustainable agriculture.
3. Provide participants with a guaranteed living wage, indexed annually, comprehensive health benefits, and completion bonuses applicable toward post-secondary education or vocational training.
4. Deliver professional certifications, skills training, mentorship, and job placement assistance to enhance long-term employment opportunities in Canada’s green economy.
5. Ensure inclusive participation with culturally appropriate placements, particularly prioritizing Indigenous-led initiatives and community collaboration, reflecting commitments to reconciliation and intercultural understanding.
6. Establish collaborative governance managed jointly by federal ministries responsible for youth, employment, environment, and climate change, supported by an independent advisory council with Indigenous leaders, youth advocates, climate experts, and community representatives."

— Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

"Launch a National Green Jobs Training and Apprenticeship Program to provide free training, paid apprenticeships, and wage support, prioritizing workers affected by the transition away from fossil fuels and automation." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

"Establish a National Civil Defence Corps — a civilian-led national service dedicated to building Canada’s resilience and preparedness for emergencies. This initiative will provide meaningful employment for workers impacted by economic transitions, equipping them with vital skills in disaster response, emergency management, infrastructure protection, and climate resilience." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

1. "Establish a National Civil Defence Corps (NCDC) to strengthen Canada’s emergency readiness, protect critical infrastructure, and support national resilience in the face of 21st-century threats.
2. Structure the NCDC as a multi-tiered program that includes paid service placements, seasonal or term-based roles, and civilian volunteers, all contributing to community preparedness and national resilience.
3. Create paid civil service placements in emergency response, infrastructure protection, and environmental restoration, prioritizing workers and communities affected by economic transition, including former fossil fuel and resource sector workers.
4. NCDC members will support emergency response, disaster recovery, and climate adaptation efforts in their own communities.
5. NCDC members will deliver universal civil defence training to Canadians — covering first aid, crisis response, and cybersecurity awareness — and those who complete it will receive Civil Defence Certification, recognizing them as part of Canada’s broader resilience network.
6. Promote non-militarized national preparedness by supporting public awareness campaigns, universal training opportunities, and community-led civil defence engagement.
7. Ensure that NCDC opportunities are open and accessible to people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and regions, reflecting the diversity and strength of Canadian society."

— Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25