The federal government has already introduced the Canada training benefit for Canadian workers. There is also the Future Skills Centre, whose goal is to promote training. It works with the federal government through the Department of Employment and Social Development.
These organizations could do that promotion with the provinces, to set up institutions across Canada, somewhat along the lines of the Quebec model, but without the other provinces having to repatriate powers as Quebec has done. The federal government could give the rest of Canada the powers to set up a model modelled on the program we have in Quebec, which each province could adapt in its own way.
This model must be developed in conjunction with businesses and unions across the territory or country. They must take responsibility and become leaders. The federal government can help them and provide the funding to help them get started, but then it's up to businesses to show interest.
Both businesses and the workforce will come out ahead. It is a win-win situation. If the federal government launches a national strategy, the initiative will benefit everyone.