Alberta, Nova Scotia sign apprenticeship agreement

EDMONTON – The premiers of Alberta and Nova Scotia have signed agreements related to apprenticeships.

Premier Jim Prentice and N.S. Premier Stephen McNeil met Tuesday at the Alberta legislature.

Prentice said in a news release that both are working to improve the ability of apprentices to work in both provinces.

He said the agreements are also designed to promote the mutual recognition of pre-employment training between the two provinces.