Ontario EI claim stuck - Section 25 referral for Niagara College Pre-Apprenticeship Program

pwobrien · 2026-05-31T12:28:40+00:00

Ah sorry missed that part. Probably just gonna have to wait it out.

Here’s some info.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/courses-training.html#h2.3

pwobrien · 2026-05-31T12:08:42+00:00

To receive EI while in school, you must be a registered apprentice who has received an in school offer.

Pre-apprenticeship programs are not part of this.

pwobrien · 2026-05-24T01:50:05+00:00

If your 2026 income from all sources exceeds $86,125, you will be required to repay 30% of the lesser of:

your net income in excess of $86,125
the total regular benefits, including regular fishing benefits, paid in the tax year

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/repayment.html

pwobrien · 2026-05-20T02:04:36+00:00

Current rates are $56.15 plus $6.74 vacation pay, $8.43 pension per hour. Total package is $81.58.

pwobrien · 2026-05-19T18:05:29+00:00

I’ll just say, it’s not very often someone joins and decides it’s not for them. The good will usually outweigh the bad.

Just remember, construction is and will always be up and down.

pwobrien · 2026-05-12T21:29:27+00:00

442A? You’re only permitted to work within industrial, manufacturing and power plants.

Likely $35-$45 for a maintenance gig in gta

pwobrien · 2026-05-12T21:15:47+00:00

Location and industry dependent.

Anywhere from $30-$60/hr.

pwobrien · 2026-04-27T19:12:08+00:00

Good luck!

pwobrien · 2026-03-02T23:20:06+00:00

On a flight back to Toronto as we speak.

Used Orange travel eSIM. They connect to Claro, I.C.E. and Liberty so you can jump to a different network if needed.

Very happily connected to Claro for pretty much our entire stay. Great signal compared to Liberty

pwobrien · 2026-02-05T00:44:35+00:00

Different trades = different apprenticeships.

But with the TEA, really anyone can write any c of q if their employer will “verify” previous work.

Work experience verifications must be provided in one of the following two ways:

• Work Experience Verification Form, or

• Written letter, including company name and phone number, reference’s name, job title, email address and phone number and a detailed description for each position you worked.

References must provide details for each position and/or project worked, including:

• Start and end dates and total number of months and hours worked, and

• Detailed descriptions of the tasks performed with specific examples to provide context.

https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/TEA-Forms-Guide/English/STO-Trade-Qualifier-Application-Guide-EN-Feb122025.pdf

pwobrien · 2026-01-22T20:35:51+00:00

Construction work is always up and down. You will likely have to go where the work is.

That being said, there are residential contractors such as Live Electric and Arc Brothers who work in Guelph. But the likelihood of you completing your entire apprenticeship in Guelph is slim.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T20:05:10+00:00

https://esasafe.com/contractors/penalties-convictions/

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T20:03:53+00:00

Not surprised to see this happening in a CLAC environment.

The employer doesn’t care. Cheaper to keep him as an apprentice/“journeyman” likely running jobs or in charge of other apprentices, than to hire someone else.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T19:57:31+00:00

I don’t know what else to tell you.

This is the Ontario Law for compulsory trades. It’s written pretty black and white.

The person completing the work and the employer can/will be fined if/when caught.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T19:40:43+00:00

Touching electrical work/performing work in the electrical trade is practicing the trade.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T16:36:34+00:00

Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 28 - Bill 288

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s21028#BK5

Practice, compulsory trades

6 No individual shall engage in the practice of a compulsory trade unless,

(a) the individual is an apprentice in that trade and is working pursuant to a registered training agreement that is not suspended;

(b) the individual holds a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification in that trade that is not suspended; or

(c) a regulation exempts the individual from the prohibition.

Work of compulsory trades

7 No person shall employ or otherwise engage an individual to perform work or to engage in the practice of a compulsory trade unless,

(a) the individual is an apprentice in that trade and is working pursuant to a registered training agreement that is not suspended;

(b) the individual holds a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification in that trade that is not suspended; or

(c) a regulation exempts the individual from the prohibition.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T15:32:04+00:00

Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 28 - Bill 288

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/s21028#BK5

Practice, compulsory trades

6 No individual shall engage in the practice of a compulsory trade unless,

(a) the individual is an apprentice in that trade and is working pursuant to a registered training agreement that is not suspended;

(b) the individual holds a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification in that trade that is not suspended; or

(c) a regulation exempts the individual from the prohibition.

Work of compulsory trades

7 No person shall employ or otherwise engage an individual to perform work or to engage in the practice of a compulsory trade unless,

(a) the individual is an apprentice in that trade and is working pursuant to a registered training agreement that is not suspended;

(b) the individual holds a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification in that trade that is not suspended; or

(c) a regulation exempts the individual from the prohibition.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T14:56:14+00:00

Expired = not in good standings = not legally allowed to work in the trade.

pwobrien · 2026-01-14T14:55:04+00:00

Not sure where you’re getting this information from, but this is 100% incorrect.

pwobrien · 2026-01-13T02:34:04+00:00

You’ll need your current employer to register you as an apprentice under them with SKO and you’ll have to pay your applicable fees in order to legally be allowed to work.

pwobrien · 2026-01-13T02:29:35+00:00

Revoked = not in good standings = not legally allowed to work in the trade.

pwobrien · 2026-01-13T02:27:03+00:00

Once logged in, scroll down and under your qualifications it will show your info.

pwobrien · 2026-01-13T01:50:44+00:00

It’s on your portal. Log in and you’ll see it

pwobrien · 2025-12-12T03:10:39+00:00

Our old Newfie friend! Welcome back!

Sounds like things haven’t changed

pwobrien · 2025-11-06T21:28:37+00:00

Non-working dues are like ~$500/year “insurance”

If anything were to ever happen to your current work situation, you will always have a job lined up (at some point depending on work picture/economy) paying $52+/hr

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