CBTU Statement on the Resignation of Canada’s Ambassador to the United States

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), representing more than 600,000 unionized skilled trades workers across the country, acknowledges the resignation of Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States and extends sincere appreciation for the years of dedicated service she brought to this role.  Her departure marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Canada’s diplomatic […]

CBTU Statement on Federal UTIP Announcement

Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes Secretary of State John Zerucelli’s funding announcement regarding the Union Training and Innovation Program yesterday. Nearly $9 million will be invested in SMART Canada to expand high efficiency training for 2,000 apprentices at the 21 Canadian locals across the country. This funding will support the development, delivery, and evaluation of new training that will set up workers for success on the projects of […]