{"id":110709,"date":"2025-07-15T08:42:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T12:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=110709"},"modified":"2025-07-24T09:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:51:32","slug":"introducing-worldskills-team-canada-2026-30-of-our-nations-best-skilled-trade-and-technology-competitors-are-headed-to-worldskills-shanghai-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/introducing-worldskills-team-canada-2026-30-of-our-nations-best-skilled-trade-and-technology-competitors-are-headed-to-worldskills-shanghai-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing WorldSkills Team Canada 2026: 31 of our Nation\u2019s Best Skilled Trade and Technology Competitors are Headed to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OTTAWA,\u202fOntario, July 15, 2025\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 In recognition of World Youth Skills Day, which underscores the vital role of skills development among young people, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (SCC) is proud to officially announce the 31 talented members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026.These young competitors will begin their training to prepare for the 48<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> WorldSkills Competition, in Shanghai, China, which will be held from September 22-27, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are the official members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Logan Peters, Carpentry, Alberta<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tyler Gunther, Industrial Mechanics, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cole Hunter, Mechatronics, Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grant Maddock, Mechatronics, Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samuel Bolduc, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F\u00e9lix Lafrance, CNC Turning, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jacob McClelland, CNC Milling, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lucas Stang, Welding, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ethan Almeida, Autobody Repair, Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benjamin Jamison, Aircraft Maintenance, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kylar Bloomberg, Plumbing and Heating, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cooper Ross, Web Technologies, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keegan Sturge, Electrical Installations, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eric Wu, Industrial Control, British Columbia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maximilian De Belle-Holowka, Bricklaying, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tate McGarry, Cabinetmaking, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misha Marien, Hairdressing, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taylor Brewster, Beauty Therapy, Manitoba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dhefen<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Goh, Fashion Technology, British Columbia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marianne Masson, P\u00e2tisserie and Confectionery, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carter Kokot, Automobile Technology, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luca Assad, Cooking, Ontario<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anika Jones, Car Painting, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Logan<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poisson, Landscape Gardening, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Charlie<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">V\u00e9ronneau, Landscape Gardening, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Xavier B\u00e9langer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Qu\u00e9bec<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Veljko Stevanovic, IT Network System Administration, British Columbia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jorda Thomas, Graphic Design Technology, Saskatchewan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luke Emeny, Heavy Vehicle Technology, Alberta<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brooke<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heaman, 3D Digital Game Art, Manitoba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Logan<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bowers, Cloud Computing, Newfoundland and Labrador<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina, last May, the highest ranking, age eligible participant in each identified Skill Area, was selected to participate in the next WorldSkills Competition. WorldSkills Team Canada (WSTC) 2026 will meet for the first time next Fall, where they will begin preparations for the 48<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> WorldSkills Competition. These competitors will be participating in various training activities and a mental preparation program over the next year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe take great pride in the accomplishments of these exceptional competitors and look forward to witnessing their continued success at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026,\u201d said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer of Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada. \u201cAs they strive for excellence on the international stage, they exemplify the talent, dedication, and potential of Canada\u2019s future skilled workforce.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WSTC 2026 will participate at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 against competitors from around the globe. These competitors represent the best of their peers and have earned a spot on their country\u2019s team through their dedication and hard work. At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, approximately 1,500 competitors from more than 70 Member countries and regions will compete in over 60 Skill Areas for the title of world champion in their respective trade or technology. The 48<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> WorldSkills Competition will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, in front of approximately 250,000 spectators.\u202fThis four-day WorldSkills Competition is the biggest of its kind in the world and is considered the pinnacle of excellence in skilled trade and technology training. The theme of the 48<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> WorldSkills Competition is: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Master Skills, Change Your Future<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Nexans is the Presenting Sponsor for WorldSkills Team Canada 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAt Nexans, we believe that investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople is essential to building a more sustainable and electrified future. We are proud to support Skills Canada and stand behind these talented young individuals whose passion and perseverance will power the Canada industries of tomorrow,\u201d said Dixon Lee, Marketing and Innovation Director at Nexans Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the year, you can follow WorldSkills Team Canada\u2019s journey on the Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/event\/worldskills-shanghai-2026\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and social media channels. Competitor biographies will be published over the summer, and biographies of the WorldSkills Experts and Trainers will be available on our website in the coming months. Here is the list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WSTC-2026-CompetitorExpertsTrainer-List_BI_web-1.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WorldSkills Team Canada 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Experts, Trainers and Competitors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2010<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2010<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">profit organization that works with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to promote skilled trade and technology careers among Canadian youth. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information visit: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.skillscompetencescanada.com<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada on\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Skills_Canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skillscanada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/SkillsCanadaOfficial\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/skillscompetencescanada\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/authwall?trk=bf&amp;trkInfo=AQFQlZcZJEPAcwAAAYCubZHQqWM_pSXpI0cC8R_cGCVZOqvgePLyE0cjTPG5_wHJUyiuYigF2BxKT5R52hxCOngEL885j2wFJWTFyjoLB5AOFbb4RhLrORmjgFx46klmBbz8x2Q=&amp;originalReferer=&amp;sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fskills-competences-canada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@skillscompetencescanada\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#WSTC2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">-30-<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[5286],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MEDIA CONTACT: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mich\u00e8le Rogerson, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:micheler@skillscanada.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">micheler@skillscanada.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 613-266-4771.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[5286],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OTTAWA,\u202fOntario, July 15, 2025\u202f\u2013 In recognition of World Youth Skills Day, which underscores the vital role of skills development among young people, 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