Skills training is a central element of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013. The Plan introduces key measures to address the issue of skills mismatch and to connect Canadians with available jobs by equipping them with the skills and training they need to obtain high-quality, well-paying jobs. It is also helping businesses in vital sectors find the talent they need to remain competitive domestically and internationally. The initiatives, programs and services developed as part of the Action Plan address, among others, such issues as broad access to training and apprenticeship opportunities, continuing education and lifelong learning, supporting youth, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples, older and migrant workers in gaining access to training and employment programs.