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 […]
CBTU Statement on April 2 U.S. Tariff Announcement
Yesterday, the Trump administration imposed unjustified tariffs on most US trading partners across the globe. Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) supports the Canadian government as it takes all necessary measures to protect Canadian workers and the economy. While Canada secured a reprieve from additional tariff measures, punishing tariffs on energy, steel, aluminum, lumber, and […]
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 […]
Sean Strickland: Time to Build Access to New Markets, Now
Sean Strickland, Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions issued the following statement this afternoon: Donald Trump’s disastrous tariffs are now a reality. While Canada has not chosen these circumstances, we have a choice today in how we respond. The coming days and weeks will prove painful for Canadian workers, their families, and business across […]
STATEMENT ON TRUMP IMPOSITION OF 25% TARIFFS ON CANADA
Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand ready to fight for jobs, workers, and all Canadians in the face of President Trump’s 25% tariff that will be imposed on Canada as of Tuesday. This decision will raise prices for American consumers, jeopardize Canadian jobs, and damage the trading relationship between the two countries. Yesterday, CBTU Executive Director […]
