About the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship program (Red Seal Program)

Tradespeople are vital to Canada’s economy. ESDC works with provinces and territories to deliver the Red Seal Program. The Program works directly with the skilled trades industry. They develop standards and exams for Red Seal trades. A tradesperson who passes the Red Seal exam receives a Red Seal endorsement. The Red Seal is proof that a tradesperson has met the national standard in their trade.