I think, obviously, employers are key to apprenticeships. It is demand driven, and an apprentice cannot begin a program unless they are hired by an employer. At the federal level, there is the federal tax credit for employers. Provinces have also undertaken a number of initiatives. For example, in Ontario, Alberta, and B.C., they have similar measures to encourage employers to participate in apprenticeships. I know, in particular in Alberta, the provincial government has done a lot of work in the oil and gas sector to encourage employers to take on more apprentices, and they've seen some positive results there as well.
On June 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.