Canada’s Building Trades Unions is a Non-Partisan Organization

Canada’s Building Trades Unions is aware of political literature being distributed which asserts that CBTU has endorsed certain candidates or certain parties.  CBTU is a non-partisan organization and does not officially endorse parties or their candidates. While we encourage all candidates and parties to put their focus on policies and programs that uplift our members, […]

Canada’s Building Trades Unions and Affiliates Awarded $67 Million in Union Training and Innovation Program Funding for Sustainable Jobs

Today, the Hon. Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Jobs and Families joined Canada’s Building Trades Unions and representatives from the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and other affiliates to announce $67 Million in funding to support unions in enhancing training to ensure that skilled trades workers are at the forefront […]

CBTU Welcome Prime Minister Mark Carney and His Cabinet

CBTU congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and his new cabinet on the occasion of their swearing in today at Rideau Hall.   Speaking on behalf of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Sean Strickland, Executive Director had the following comments: “Our membership, more than half a million strong across the country is looking forward to working with Prime […]

CBTU Welcomes Immigration Pilot Changes for the Construction Industry

Canada’s Building Trades Unions has reviewed today’s announcement by the Hon. Marc Miller, Minister Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, regarding new pilot programs in the construction industry aimed at addressing the underground economy, enhancing worker protections, and easing the process for apprentices to upgrade their skills without excessive red tape.  “We appreciate the Minister’s initiative to […]

Statement from Canada’s Building Trades Unions on U.S. Tariffs

Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand ready to fight for jobs, fight for workers, and fight for Canadians as the Trump White House imposes unjustified 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy that will raise prices for American consumers, put Canadian jobs at risk, and damage the long-standing […]

Union-Led Advisory Table Final Report: Unions Power Prosperity

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) fully support the recent work of the Union-Led Advisory Table and its commitment to ensuring workers are prepared for the future of the Canadian economy. As we transition to emerging industries and technologies, it is essential that workers have the necessary skills and support to thrive in new sectors. The […]

Statement on High Speed Rail Announcement

Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Canada of a new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. This investment will produce more than 50,000 jobs, including thousands of skilled trades jobs in the construction sector during the life of the project, contributing substantially to Canada’s economic growth. While we […]

CBTU Statement on the Federal Cabinet Shuffle

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) recognizes the important transitions occurring within the federal cabinet following this week’s shuffle. While change can bring challenges, it also presents an opportunity for renewed leadership and a fresh approach to the issues that matter most to working Canadians.  We extend our thanks to the ministers who have stepped down, […]

CBTU Thanks Chrystia Freeland for her Service to the Skilled Trades

On behalf of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for her dedicated service and for the progressive achievements she has made during her tenure.  Minister Freeland’s leadership has been instrumental in advancing policies that have supported workers across the country, including those in […]

CBTU Statement on the Fall Economic Statement

Today, the federal government released the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES), which includes strong commitments for Building Trades members and skilled trades workers across the country, and promises new jobs and opportunities for apprentices. Commitments in the Fall Economic Statement include strong labour conditions attached to the new Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit.   “We are […]