Industry News

Building Trades Support Harper Plan for Regulatory Renewal -

Building Trades Support Harper Plan for Regulatory Renewal

TransCanada Donates $1 Million to Support Canadian Veterans Returning to Work -

TransCanada becomes a major donor to Helmets to HardHats

Prime Minister Harper announces support for Helmets to HardHats Program -

Friday January 6th, 2012 Prime Minister Harper announced support for Helmets to HardHats - a joint Building Trade and industry program.

Keystone XL Pipeline delay means job impact in Canada -

Uncertainty for oil sand producers means uncertainty for workforce planning and for our contractors who do work for oil sand producers.

Labour Force Survey - Construction employment up -

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.

Labour Force Survey - Construction edges down in August -

Employment was little changed for the second consecutive month in August and the unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.3%.   

Canadian Building Trades endorse CAPP call for Canadian Energy Strategy -

The Canadian Building Trades endorses CAPP's call for a Canadian Energy Strategy. 

Click to read our proposal to ease skill shortages in various parts of Canada -

Click to read our proposal to ease skill shortages in various parts of Canada

Labour Force Survey - Construction employment up in Canada -

Following three consecutive months of increases, employment was little changed in July.

Did you know? -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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? -

The way in which the construction workforce reacts to economic changes is unique in the Canadian economy.

Canadian Building Trades work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities -

Regina, Saskatchewan Click here to read the policy statement made at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Infrastructure Summit by Saskatchewan Building Trades' Terry Parker representing the Canadian Building Trades.

Mackenzie Gas Project Approved by National Energy Board -

Find out more about the NEB decision regarding the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project.

On December 15 Canadians Start To Drive With Renewable Fuels -

Landmark Federal Renewable Fuel Standard Comes in Effect. 

320,000 construction workers needed in next decade: mobility and outreach to all sources of labour will be key to meeting needs -

Canada’s construction industry will need about 320,000 workers over the next nine years to meet demand for new construction and to replace retirements and mortalities.

CAPP and API poll Americans on Canada's Oil Sands -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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 -

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... -

…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.   

Construction Sector Council releases new labour market information -

CONSTRUCTION LOOKING FORWARD, An Assessment of Construction Labour Markets from 2010 to 2018

Canadian Legislative Conference to begin May 2nd -

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.

Final Report from "Greening Canada's Oil Sands" Debunking the Myths and Confronting the Realities -

Final Report from  "Greening Canada's Oil Sands"  Debunking the Myths and Confronting the Realities Canada 2020, Canadian American Business Council and United States Energy Association

Building Permits -

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.

Group will Map New Brunswick's Energy Future -

An interim task force comprised of 11 notable business and community leaders has been charged with mapping out the future of the energy industry in New Brunswick.

Labour Force Survey, July 2010 -

Employment rose by 93,000 in June, pushing the unemployment rate down 0.2 percentage points to 7.9%.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) today released its 2010 crude oil production forecast and markets and pipelines outlook. -

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) continues to forecast significant growth in Canadian crude oil production over the next 15 years, driven largely by oil sands. 

Canadian economic accounts, first quarter and March 2010 -

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 1.5% in the first quarter of 2010, after growing 1.2% in the fourth quarter of 2009.

GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND SASKATCHEWAN STRENGTHEN FOREIGN WORKER PROTECTION -

To protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation and abuse, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan signed an information-sharing agreement today.

High School to Apprenticeship Transition: Identifying and Sharing Best Practices -

High School to Apprenticeship Transition: Identifying and Sharing Best Practices.

Investment in non-residential building construction -

Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $10.3 billion in the first quarter, down 0.7% from the previous quarter and 5.7% below the first quarter of 2009.

Day of Mourning 2010 -

The National Day of Mourning is April 28, 2010.

Construction Jobs in Canada catching up with manufacturing -

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.

Gross Domestic Product by industry -

Real gross domestic product advanced 0.6% in January, a fifth consecutive monthly increase.

Workers Arts and Heritage Centre Annual Report -

Workers Arts and Heritage Centre Annual Report 2009

The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre Newsletter -

The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre (WAHC) produces a newsletter for members and the general public. This year, WAHC is celebrating their 15/150 anniversary. 

Construction withstands impact of recession -

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.

Training cuts a concern for British Columbia construction -

The B.C. government’s September budget update includes millions of dollars in cuts to the Industry Training Authority, but the authority says measures are being taken to maintain apprenticeship training.

Construction industry pushes to include apprentices in College of Trades -

Ontario apprentices should have an official place among the members of the proposed College of Trades, various construction industry representatives said at a recent public hearing.

Ontario unveils apprentice grants -

Ontario has unveiled three new apprenticeship incentive measures it hopes will boost apprenticeship completions and strengthen its future workforce.

Canadian Building Trades recognizes Day of Mourning 2011 -

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.   

Canada 2020 Speakers Series: David Goldwyn on Creating a Stronger North American Market for Natural Gas -

Canada 2020 Speakers Series: David Goldwyn on Creating a Stronger North American Market for Natural Gas