Fort McMurray Apprentice Electrician to Represent Canada at Skilled Canada National Competition

July 6, 2026

In recognition of World Youth Skills Day, which underscores the vital role of skills development among young people, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to officially announce the 31 talented members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026.These young competitors will begin their training to prepare for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in Shanghai, China, which will be held from September 22-27, 2026. 

Fort McMurray apprentice electrician Keegan Sturge has earned a spot on Team Canada after winning the Gold Medal in Electrical Installations at the Skills Canada National Competition. His victory secures his place at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, often referred to as the “Olympics of Skilled Trades”, where the world’s best young skilled trades competitors from over 85 countries compete.

Here are the official members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026: 

• Logan Peters, Carpentry, Alberta
• Tyler Gunther, Industrial Mechanics, Alberta 
• Cole Hunter, Mechatronics, Ontario 
• Grant Maddock, Mechatronics, Ontario 
• Samuel Bolduc, Mechanical Engineering CAD, Québec 
• Félix Lafrance, CNC Turning, Québec 
• Jacob McClelland, CNC Milling, Alberta 
• Lucas Stang, Welding, Alberta 
• Ethan Almeida, Autobody Repair, Ontario 
• Benjamin Jamison, Aircraft Maintenance, Alberta 
• Kylar Bloomberg, Plumbing and Heating, Alberta 
• Cooper Ross, Web Technologies, Alberta 
• Keegan Sturge, Electrical Installations, Alberta 
• Eric Wu, Industrial Control, British Columbia 
• Maximilian De Belle-Holowka, Bricklaying, Québec 
• Tate McGarry, Cabinetmaking, Alberta 
• Misha Marien, Hairdressing, Québec 
• Taylor Brewster, Beauty Therapy, Manitoba 
• Dhefen Goh, Fashion Technology, British Columbia 
• Marianne Masson, Pâtisserie and Confectionery, Québec 
• Carter Kokot, Automobile Technology, Alberta 
• Luca Assad, Cooking, Ontario 
• Anika Jones, Car Painting, Alberta 
• Logan Poisson, Landscape Gardening, Québec 
• Charlie Véronneau, Landscape Gardening, Québec 
• Xavier Bélanger, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Québec 
• Veljko Stevanovic, IT Network System Administration, British Columbia 
• Jorda Thomas, Graphic Design Technology, Saskatchewan 
• Luke Emeny, Heavy Vehicle Technology, Alberta 
• Brooke Heaman, 3D Digital Game Art, Manitoba 
• Logan Bowers, Cloud Computing, Newfoundland and Labrador 

Following the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina, last May, the highest ranking, age eligible participant in each identified Skill Area, was selected to participate in the next WorldSkills Competition. WorldSkills Team Canada (WSTC) 2026 will meet for the first time next Fall, where they will begin preparations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition. These competitors will be participating in various training activities and a mental preparation program over the next year. 

“We take great pride in the accomplishments of these exceptional competitors and look forward to witnessing their continued success at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026,” said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer of Skills/Compétences Canada. “As they strive for excellence on the international stage, they exemplify the talent, dedication, and potential of Canada’s future skilled workforce.” 

WSTC 2026 will participate at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 against competitors from around the globe. These competitors represent the best of their peers and have earned a spot on their country’s team through their dedication and hard work. At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, approximately 1,500 competitors from more than 70 Member countries and regions will compete in over 60 Skill Areas for the title of world champion in their respective trade or technology. The 48th WorldSkills Competition will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, in front of approximately 250,000 spectators. This four-day WorldSkills Competition is the biggest of its kind in the world and is considered the pinnacle of excellence in skilled trade and technology training.

The theme of the 48th WorldSkills Competition is: Master Skills, Change Your Future.

Nexans is the Presenting Sponsor for WorldSkills Team Canada 2026. 

“At Nexans, we believe that investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople is essential to building a more sustainable and electrified future. We are proud to support Skills Canada and stand behind these talented young individuals whose passion and perseverance will power the Canada industries of tomorrow,” said Dixon Lee, Marketing and Innovation Director at Nexans Canada. 

Throughout the year, you can follow WorldSkills Team Canada’s journey on the Skills/Compétences Canada website and social media channels. Competitor biographies will be published over the summer, and biographies of the WorldSkills Experts and Trainers will be available on our website in the coming months. Here is the list of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 Experts, Trainers and Competitors. 

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