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Canada’s Building Trades Unions Applaud Passage of Bill C-5 in Senate 

Legislation Will Unleash Major Projects, Boost the Economy, and Put Canadians to Work  Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes today’s passage of Bill C-5 in the Senate, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. This is a critical win for Canada’s economy, and for […]

CBTU Statement on Meeting with Minister Hajdu

Yesterday, Canada’s Building Trades Unions met with the Future Skills Centre team, SkillPlan, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu to discuss the benefits of the Pan-Canadian Virtual Recruitment and Training System for Canada’s unionized construction sector.   Collaboration between provincial building trades organizations and local unions, regional stakeholders, and the government led to the launch of this […]

CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland Gives Evidence in the Senate

Today, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland spoke to the Senate Committee of the Whole in support of the proposed Bill C-5, which would create a federal major projects office, and expedite the environmental and regulatory process. CBTU has long advocated for regulatory efficiency, and it is critical for this legislation to get passed before Parliament […]

CBTU Statement on Meeting with Federal Ministers

Ottawa – Yesterday, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland and the Canadian Executive Board met with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour to discuss the future of the unionized skilled trades as Canada prepares to meet our ambitious infrastructure and energy independence goals.   “Unionized […]

CBTU Statement on Bill C-5

Ottawa – Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the federal government’s tabling of Bill C-5, which aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, increase labour mobility, and expediate nation-building projects. The legislation includes provisions to give the federal cabinet the autonomy to make regulations regarding the movement of labour within Canada and, following the Ministers’ Meeting […]

CBTU Statement on Speech from the Throne

Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the speech from the throne delivered today by His Majesty King Charles III, reinforcing our sovereign leader’s support for Canada amidst these extraordinary times. The unique challenges Canada currently faces present opportunities to build and expand on existing infrastructure to secure our energy independence and reinforce our economy. As Prime […]

CBTU Statement on Federal Cabinet Shuffle

Ottawa – Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the new federal cabinet announced today by Prime Minister Mark Carney at Rideau Hall. CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland shared how the additions to cabinet will impact skilled tradespeople: “Congratulations to Patty Hajdu and John Zerucelli, who will hold the positions of Minister of Jobs and Families and […]

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 ANNOUNCE KEY FINDINGS FROM NATIONAL POLL 

DATA HIGHLIGHTS KEY CONCERNS OF SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE  Ottawa, ON – April 17, 2025  Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced today the results of a recent survey with Abacus Data, focusing on the pressing concerns of Red Seal tradespeople as Canada approaches a pivotal federal election.   CBTU recently polled 500 Canadian Red Seal tradespeople to gather […]