# A Skills Canada 2026 Recap with Mike Holmes Jr. & Ian MacFayden

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Published: 2026-06-04T20:42:04+00:00
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## Resource

Mike Holmes Jr. and Ian MacFayden hit the floor at Skills Canada 2026 and they've got a lot to say. From jaw-dropping student competitors to the future of the trades, the two sit down to recap everything they saw, felt, and took away from one of Canada's biggest skilled trades events. If you believe in building the next generation of tradespeople, this one's for you.

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