Labour Force Survey - Construction employment up - 10/11/2011
Following two months of little change, employment rose by 61,000 in September, all in full time. This increase pushed the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.1%, the lowest rate since December 2008.
Tougher rules governing immigration consultants enacted and new regulator announced - 7/22/2009
Ottawa, June 28, 2011 — Legislation cracking down on crooked immigration consultants will come into force on June 30, 2011, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.At the same time, oversight of the consultant community is being turned over to the newly created Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). “The Government of Canada has promised to crack down on crooked immigration consultants and their shady practices, and with Bill C-35, we now have the tools,” said the Minister.
Did you know? - 7/14/2009
Did you know that there is no provision for skilled trade workers to move between the United States and Canada in NAFTA?
Did you know the Temporary Foreign Worker Program administered by HRSDC and CIC does not give special standing to U.S citizens ?
Canadian Construction Employment Grows - 7/14/2009
According to Statistics Canada, the canadian construction industry is the third largest employment growth sector in the country (on a year over year basis).
To read the full report click here.
Helmets-to-hardhats program for vets in budget: Minister - 7/9/2009
By BRYN WEESE, Parliamentary Bureau, Sun MediaOTTAWA -- Tuesday's federal budget will include funding to help veterans get work in construction industry trades, QMI Agency has learned.Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn said Sunday the program will link veterans' skills from the Canadian Forces to apprenticeship and journeyman opportunities in the construction trades.It will be modelled on the eight-year-old United States' "helmets to hardhats" program, which Blackburn said has been "very well received."The transition into civilian life for our veterans is very important," Blackburn said Sunday. "There could be more trades to follow, but we have to start somewhere.
U.S must build on it's oil ties with Canada - 6/24/2009
An article of note in the Bellingham Herald February 25, 2011
Please click below for the full article: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/02/25/1885251/us-must-build-on-its-oil-ties.html
Did you know? - 6/24/2009
The way in which the construction workforce reacts to economic changes is unique in the Canadian economy.
CAPP and API poll Americans on Canada's Oil Sands - 5/29/2009
Calgary, Alberta – (April 12, 2011) – Most Americans strongly value Canada’s role as a secure, stable, and friendly supplier of oil to meet the needs of American families and businesses.
Record-high Newfoundland Employment Levels Reached in 2010 - 5/29/2009
According to the latest labour force figures, Newfoundland and Labrador led all Canadian provinces in employment growth in 2010, which attests to the province’s strong economic and fiscal foundation, the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, said today.
Research paper by QUEST calls for integrated community energy solutions - 5/29/2009
Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow (QUEST) released a major national study called "The capacity for integrated community energy solutions policies to reduce urban greenhouse gas emissions" looking at how the economy and the environment could be helped by rethinking the way our communities are designed, and how people travel and commute.
Construction up in October - Statistics Canada - 5/29/2009
Statistics Canada release dated Friday November 5, 2010.
In October, employment in the goods-producing sector rose by 36,000, led by a gain of 21,000 in construction. Since October 2009, employment in construction has risen by 6.0% (+72,000), one of the fastest growth rates of all major industries.
Gross domestic product by industry - 5/29/2009
Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in July, the first monthly decline since August 2009. Manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade, construction and forestry all posted decreases.
Did you know... - 5/15/2009
…Canada’s construction workers oftentimes incur large personal expenses to travel to worksites prior to becoming employees of construction companies ?…Bill C-227 is a non-partisan attempt to fix this issue for Canada’s second largest industry?…click here to read our proposal to the Government of Canada and see for yourself.
Canadian Legislative Conference to begin May 2nd - 5/15/2009
From May 2nd -5th, the Canadian Building Trades hosts the 2011 Canadian Legislative Conference in Ottawa, ON. The theme of this year’s conference is “Energy for Canada: Building Trades Union Fueling Growth.” Leaders from construction, energy experts and public policy makers will speak to the national delegates and guest of the Canadian Building Trades.
Building Permits - 5/13/2009
The value of building permits totalled $6.6 billion in June, up 6.5% from May and a 24.9% increase from June 2009. The gain in June was due to the non-residential sector, which more than offset the decline in the residential sector.
QCCC Opens Training Centre - 5/13/2009
The Quality Control Council of Canada has increased the training opportunities for their members.
Construction Jobs in Canada catching up with manufacturing - 5/13/2009
The contruction sector lost 130,000 jobs between October 2008 and July 2009. Thanks to government infrastructure stimulus money and the revival in housing starts, the construction sector has recovered 45,000 of those jobs over the past eight months.
PM announces changes to the Ministry - 5/13/2009
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced changes to the Ministry in preparation for a Speech from the Throne and the implementation of Phase II of Canada's Economic Action Plan.
Construction withstands impact of recession - 5/13/2009
Canada’s construction industry is emerging from the recession relatively unscathed, thanks to its pre-recession record levels of investment and the more recent government stimulus initiatives.
Ontario unveils apprentice grants - 5/13/2009
Ontario has unveiled three new apprenticeship incentive measures it hopes will boost apprenticeship completions and strengthen its future workforce.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Investment to Help Train Trades-People in Saskatchewan - 5/13/2009
Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre Inc. (STSC) will strengthen economic opportunities in Saskatchewan through the construction of a new training facility for trades-people. The announcement was made by Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon - Rosetown - Biggar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Rob Norris, Minister of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour.
Government of Canada rewards finalists at WorldSkills Competition - 5/13/2009
Four days of intense skills competition for Canadian and international youth concluded with medals being presented to finalists at the 40th WorldSkills Competition held in Calgary. The medals were presented by the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with other government and industry leaders.
Government of Canada facilitating access to federal government contracts - 5/13/2009
To highlight the 30th anniversary of Small Business Week, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today launched a guide entitled, Your Guide to Doing Business with the Government of Canada.
Knowledge Infrastructure Program Underway: Groundbreaking Celebration at Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario - 5/13/2009
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario); Terence Young, Member of Parliament for Oakville; Mike Gallagher, Chair of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 Training Fund; and Harold McBride, Executive Director of the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario ( OETIO ), today celebrated the groundbreaking of the advanced training facility at OETIO 's Oakville campus. The project received $1 401 036 in federal funding through the Knowledge Infrastructure Program.
Canadian Building Trades recognizes Day of Mourning 2011 - 5/12/2009
OTTAWA, April 28 /CNW/ - The Day of Mourning is a nationally recognized day to mourn the fallen from industrial disease and workplace death. On April 28th Canada reflects on those that gave their lives for infrastructure, buildings we all enjoy and roadways we all drive on.