A majority of Canadian youths (59%) say their families have not encouraged them to consider the trades as a career option. Things, however, are starting to change for skilled trades like my grandfather’s (that is, carpenters, welders, plumbers, painters, electricians, roofers, iron workers, construction jobs, and more). Financial, investment and law services are some of the most profitable industries to date and remain at the top of this hierarchy in 2019. The Real Estate Investment Trusts industry in Canada ( 52593CA) is forecast to be the second most profitable industry, with an estimated 46.5% profit margin this year. Canada's largest private banks, such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), are also its most profitable corporations.