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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCBTU welcomes continued momentum toward advancing nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes continued momentum toward advancing nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects that will strengthen Canada\u2019s economy, expand access to global markets, and create thousands of family\u2011supporting union careers for skilled trades workers. CBTU emphasizes that Canada already has the workforce with the proven experience to deliver major infrastructure safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. “Our members have a proven record of excellence building the projects that power Canada’s economy, from pipelines and power generation to refineries, LNG facilities, and transportation infrastructure,” said CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland. “We don’t need to build a workforce; we’ve already built one. Canada’s Building Trades have the skilled workers, the world\u2011class apprenticeship system, and the experience to deliver the next generation of nation\u2011building<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada’s Building Trades Unions Welcomes Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada’s Building Trades Unions would like to congratulate The Honourable Tim Hodgson on the release of Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy. This welcome announcement comes as a component to the recently released National Electricity Strategy, and aims to rapidly scale this strength of the nuclear sector, and double the nuclear workforce by 2050.    Backed by 70 years of Canadian expertise, innovation, and intellectual property, the nuclear sector is responsible for 90,000 direct and indirect jobs, 90% of which are high-skilled roles. Nuclear contributes 13 percent of our national electricity supply, and adds $22 billion to Canada\u2019s economy every year through the operation of 17 Canadian CANDUs.  Every one of our unions and each of the 60 different construction trades they represent participates in the construction and maintenance of traditional nuclear and small modular reactors \u2013 and they’ve proven they can deliver major projects under budget, and ahead of schedule.  View the full announcement<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCBTU Applauds Partnership Agreement between British Columbia and Canada\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada’s Building Trades Unions applauds the recent partnership agreement between the Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, and the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada | Cabinet du premier ministre du Canada, Mark Carney. Bringing more than $5 billion in investments into the province’s infrastructure, this new partnership will transform, connect, and modernize communities across British Columbia. From roads and waterways to schools and hospitals, this investment will launch or accelerate the great work our brothers and sisters are doing on projects large and small. As Canada continues to fund and approve projects both federally and provincially, our members are ready to get boots on the ground and help build Canada and our communities strong. See the full statement from the Prime Ministers Office<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada\u2019s Building Trades Unions Launch Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan to Advance Opportunity, Partnership, and Accountability Across the Skilled Trades\u00a0\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ottawa, ON \u2013 Today, Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced the release of its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), a national, structured framework designed to advance Indigenous participation, leadership, and economic opportunity across the unionized construction sector.  Led by CBTU\u2019s Director of Workforce Development, Lindsay Amundsen, and in partnership with Mokwateh, an Indigenous-owned consultancy, the IRAP establishes a coordinated, sector-wide approach to reconciliation, providing practical tools, clear commitments, and measurable pathways for CBTU affiliates and provincial councils to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and expand access to careers in the skilled trades.  The IRAP builds on CBTU\u2019s 2017 adoption of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada\u2019s Call to Action #92, reaffirming commitments to meaningful consultation, equitable access to jobs and training, and education on Indigenous history, rights, and cultures.  \u201cWe stand at<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada\u2019s Building Trades Unions welcomes the Canada\u2013Alberta Implementation Agreement\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions welcomes the Canada\u2013Alberta Implementation Agreement as a pragmatic, jobs-first plan to build strong and affordable energy infrastructure that puts Canada\u2019s tradespeople to work, expands export markets, and secures long-term work for skilled tradespeople. This agreement\u2019s clear carbon market signals, major investments in clean electricity and transmission, and commitment to responsibly advance large-scale projects will mobilize the skilled trades, spur apprenticeship and upskilling opportunities, and sustain family-supporting careers across Alberta and the country. \u201cNow, we need project timelines and a seat at the table to understand labour supply and fulfil demand so employers can hire, train, and retain the next generation of tradespeople,\u201d said Sean Strickland, Executive Director, Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions. \u201cCreating more project certainty is essential so we can fulfill<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada\u2019s Building Trades Unions Celebrates the Liberal Government\u2019s Spring Economic Update\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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OTTAWA \u2013 The Canadian Executive Board of Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions today welcome the measures announced in the federal Spring Economic Statement that put skilled trades workers at the centre of the federal government\u2019s nation building, major projects, and affordability agenda. The investments announced by Finance Minister Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne reflect a sustained commitment to the workers who build the homes, infrastructure, energy projects, and industrial capacity Canada needs. The building trades endorse the approach this Liberal government is taking, and we are ready to do our part to build what Canada needs built. \u201cToday\u2019s Spring Economic Statement is a strong statement of support and respect for Canada\u2019s skilled trades workers and the role we play in building our country,\u201d said Robert Kucheran, Chair of the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada\u2019s Building Trades Unions National Conference, April 27-29, 2026: \u201cCanada\u2019s Future Is Union-Made\u201d\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions will gather national leaders, industry experts, and elected officials at its annual conference April 27\u201329, 2026 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy under the theme \u201cCanada\u2019s Future is Union-Made.\u201d As our nation stands at a defining moment for Canadian infrastructure, the conference will showcase how unionized skilled tradespeople are leading the delivery of major projects that strengthen our economy, communities, and global standing. Conference Details and Overview Monday April 27 \u2013 Wednesday April 29, 2026 Join Canada\u2019s top infrastructure minds and dynamic voices April 27\u201329 for a powerful three-day conference that blends urgent action, bold vision, and unforgettable moments: \u00b7 Day one launches with the VitalCog Suicide Prevention in the Construction Workplace workshop and opening ceremonies, featuring conversations with Canada\u2019s top project leaders<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCANADA\u2019S BUILDING TRADE UNIONS PUSH FOR NATIONAL SAFETY TRAINING HARMONIZATION\u00a0\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) today pressed the country\u2019s labour ministers to provide the needed political momentum towards the national harmonization of safety standards training in the construction industry. Addressing the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Annual meeting of Ministers responsible for Labour in Quebec City, CBTU\u2019s Executive Director Sean Strickland underscored that the current structure, whereby individual province and territory manages its own distinct safety training regime, creates onerous delays resulting in loss of time and money for workers, employers and the Canadian economy.  \u201cWe all know that in the current economic and geopolitical context, Canada needs to build a more diverse, resilient, and efficient economy. Governments, private and public sector organizations, and unions: we all bear part of the responsibility for driving this progress forward,\u201dStrickland remarked.   Strickland\u00a0reminded the ministers that last January, Canada\u2019s First Ministers agreed\u00a0to advance labour mobility by\u00a0\u201caccelerating work to recognize priority health and safety requirements in the construction sector<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCBTU Welcomes the Federal Government’s Launch of the Building Communities Strong Fund\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions welcome the federal government\u2019s launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund as a transformative investment in the infrastructure that underpins strong, growing communities. From the first project announced, the local Embleton Community Centre and Park in Brampton, to the broader rollout of investments in hospitals, transit systems, bridges, water infrastructure, and post-secondary facilities, this initiative represents long-term, nation-building commitments that supports both economic growth and workforce stability. With 42,000 skilled trades jobs anticipated annually, this moment provides a critical opportunity to strengthen Canada\u2019s unionized construction workforce while delivering the essential infrastructure Canadians need.   We are committed to seeing through the implementation of Community Employment Benefit Agreements, which were introduced in Budget 2025. By leveraging these agreements, we will ensure these investments create real opportunities for apprentices, Indigenous workers, women, newcomers, and other underrepresented groups while maximizing local economic benefits.  \u201cThis is<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCanada\u2019s Building Trades Unions Congratulate Avi Lewis on Leadership Victory\u00a0\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Canada\u2019s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) congratulate Avi Lewis on his election as leader of the New Democratic Party. On behalf of the more than 500,000 skilled trades workers represented by our 14 affiliated unions across the country, we welcome this moment of opportunity for the party.  CBTU is a non-partisan organization. Our focus is, and always will be, on advocating for public policies that improve the lives of our members and by extension, all construction workers in Canada. That\u2019s the union way.   Over the years, we have found areas of meaningful alignment with the NDP, particularly on advancing the interests of working people.  With the support of the NDP in the last Parliament, through the Supply and Confidence agreement with the governing Liberals, important progress was made for Canada\u2019s labour movement; including, anti-scab legislation for federally regulated workers, the establishment of prevailing wage<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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