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 […]
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 […]