Canada’s Best in Skilled Bring Energy, Excellence, and Inspiration to the Queen City
This massive competition is set to boost local economy, inspire careers, and highlight Regina’s world-class event facilities.
Once again, the nation will come to Regina for a national competition. The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025 will take place on May 29 & 30 at the REAL District and will feature some of Canada’s top skilled trades professionals.
The Queen City will host over 500 competitors from across the country as they participate in more than 40 events, all vying for the title of best in their field and an opportunity to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition.
This is the first time Skills/Compétences Canada has been held in Regina. Skills Canada says REAL District is a great venue for the event, with a variety of different spaces allowing the event the ability to accommodate their needs. Those spaces include meeting rooms of all sizes, large exhibition halls, a ballroom, Mosaic Stadium for receptions, and the Brandt Centre for the opening and closing ceremonies.
REAL’s design allows national events of this scale to be held in Regina with the interconnectivity offering visitors the chance to experience the Skills Canada Competition under one roof, easily moving from one event to another. Skills Canada will move into a substantial portion of REAL District, occupying the Viterra International Trade Centre, Ag-Ex Pavillion, Banner Hall, AffinityPlex, Brandt Centre, and the Brunswick Steel Arena in the Co-operators Centre.
According to Skills/Compétences Canada, “Saskatchewan also has a strong industrial base in Agriculture, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing and Mining which all rely on skilled trade workers. Regina has been really welcoming to have us! There is so much enthusiasm and excitement around bringing the Skills Canada National Competition to Regina. The City of Regina, Reginal Hotel Association, The REAL District, Tourism Saskatchewan, the Regina Airport Authority, Economic Development Regina, Regina and District Chamber of Commerce and many more, are supportive of our efforts to host the event in Regina.”
The two-day event will feature challenges in Construction, Employment, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering, Services, and Transportation. Each of these categories is broken down further into individual competencies. They include welding, workplace safety, photography, robotics, baking, autobody repair, hairstyling, and more. With a total of 44 Skill Areas being challenged, Skills Canada will showcase the amount of opportunity there is within the trades.
Shaun Thorson, CEO for Skills Canada, explains the process and what happens during the two-day event.
Opening Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, May 28 at 4 p.m. and the Closing Ceremonies will be on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. in the Brandt Centre. Tickets for the opening ceremonies and to attend the competitions are available (Skills Canada National Competition 2025 – 1700 Elphinstone Street – Regina – May 29, 2025 · Showpass). There is a fee for attending the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, but the rest of competition is free so you can fully experience the sights and sounds of a wide variety of occupations.
The competitions are Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days.
Visitors and spectators can also get their hands right in the skills featured. You can immerse yourself into 50+ Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities and explore exciting careers in a hands-on way. If there is some indecision on a career-path, this could be a way for you to find your calling.
If a career in the trades has been of interest to you or someone you know, there will also be the chance to meet industry professionals and educators who can guide you on the path to a skilled career!
Learn More about school visits or Register for a school trip. Transport subsidies are also available.
Be inspired: Watch as tomorrow’s workforce competes at the highest level for the title of national champion and spark your skilled career journey!
Great networking opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and exhibitors who will share insights about these cutting-edge careers. Ask your questions and discover your next career!
This is also a great chance for employers to see the talent available in a variety of skilled trade areas.
Regina is set to benefit from a significant economic boost as the city welcomes over 500 competitors, along with their families, friends, and support teams. With visitors arriving from across the country, many experiencing Regina for the first time, the event promises to drive tourism, fill hotels, and support local businesses throughout the competition.
Having the facilities to hold an event of this size shows the advantage REAL District has over many other cities in Canada. The REAL team has been working on this for many months and are looking forward to an exciting few days welcoming patrons from all across the nation.
Find out more about Skills/Compétences Canada at our EVENTS PAGE.
