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 the skilled trades workers who are ready to get to work building the infrastructure our future demands.  CBTU has long advocated for regulatory reform to accelerate the development of nationally significant infrastructure, energy, and resource projects. Bill C-5 provides the necessary framework to streamline processes while maintaining rigorous oversight, enabling Canada to build what it needs more quickly.  As a result of Canada’s Building Trades Unions and our affiliate’s focused

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 national online portal with province-specific content, Red Seal prep, and more. Apprentices and journeyworkers can access trade-specific skills training through the online learning portal, and more than 500 unions, training centres, and community agencies are using the system to support engagement and retention.   “The construction industry is embracing this modernized approach to upskilling and retention,” said CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland. “By investing in workers, the project has strengthened cross-sector collaboration

June 21, Ottawa – Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to celebrate Indigenous communities across the country, their cultures, and contributions to Canadian society. There are many ways to participate in person and online, and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) encourages our members from coast to coast to take part in this important day in any way they can.  Our relationships with Indigenous communities are reflected in the commitments CBTU has made to uphold our adoption of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, our ongoing commitment to our indigenous reconciliation action plan, and our commitment to meaningful consultation, building strong relationships, and ensuring Indigenous peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the unionized construction

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 rises for summer. “Nation-building projects are key to building a future that is strong, independent, and economically successful. We urge parliament to move forward quickly with this legislation” said Sean Strickland, Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions.

JUNE 16, 2025 – Ottawa – Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions is calling on all parties to support the expedited passage of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. Canada’s Building Trades Unions has long advocated for regulatory reform that makes it more efficient to build major projects. Bill C-5 does exactly that for major projects that are in the national interest. Canada’s unionized skilled trades workers are ready to get to work building the trade, energy, and mining, and critical infrastructure needed to secure Canada’s economic future, and our unions are ready to welcome thousands of new skilled trades workers into our halls as apprentices to help meet this ambitious moment

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 skilled tradespeople, our members, are essential to building Canada’s future. From energy independence to critical infrastructure – building trades members will be at the forefront of this transformational shift,” said CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland. “As we enter a period of major investment and significant change, we must ensure that these opportunities translate into good, family-supporting careers for our members. This means developing sophisticated labour forecasts to guide investment in

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 that took place earlier this week, an agreement was made to work towards a 30-day service standard for credential recognition that would apply to professions such as skilled trades workers. “This is a strong step forward for the Canadian economy that shows tremendous support for the skilled trades sector,” said CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland. “As Canada faces a new era of nation building, the skilled tradespeople of the Building

Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada se réjouissent du discours du trône prononcé aujourd'hui par Sa Majesté le Roi Charles III, qui renforce le soutien de notre chef souverain au Canada en ces temps extraordinaires. Les défis uniques auxquels le Canada est actuellement confronté offrent des occasions de construire et d'étendre les infrastructures existantes afin de garantir notre indépendance énergétique et de renforcer notre économie. Alors que le gouvernement du premier ministre Mark Carney s'efforce d'atteindre ses objectifs, la main-d'œuvre qualifiée du Canada est l'élément essentiel à l'exécution des travaux en toute sécurité et efficacité, et au soutien des ambitions mondiales du Canada. Comme l'a déclaré le roi Charles III, la priorité de ce gouvernement est de "créer des centaines de milliers de bonnes carrières dans les métiers spécialisés" afin de répondre aux investissements importants qui sont faits dans l'infrastructure canadienne. "Pour soutenir la mission du gouvernement,

Ottawa - Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada accueillent favorablement le nouveau cabinet fédéral annoncé aujourd'hui par le premier ministre Mark Carney à Rideau Hall. Le directeur général du CBTU, Sean Strickland, a partagé la façon dont les ajouts au cabinet auront un impact sur les gens de métier qualifiés : "Félicitations à Patty Hajdu et John Zerucelli, qui occuperont respectivement les postes de ministre de l'Emploi et de la Famille et ministre responsable de l'Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l'Ontario, et de secrétaire d'État au Travail. Le CBTU se réjouit de travailler ensemble pour faire progresser les politiques qui amélioreront la vie des travailleurs syndiqués des métiers spécialisés et construiront l'infrastructure commerciale et énergétique nationale nécessaire pour assurer l'indépendance économique du Canada." "Alors que Steven MacKinnon fait la transition vers un nouveau rôle en tant que leader du gouvernement à la Chambre des communes, j'aimerais...".

Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada sont au courant de la distribution de documents politiques qui affirment que le CBTU a appuyé certains candidats ou certains partis. Le CBTU est une organisation non partisane et n'appuie pas officiellement les partis ou leurs candidats. Bien que nous encouragions tous les candidats et les partis à mettre l'accent sur les politiques et les programmes qui améliorent la situation de nos membres, protègent les emplois syndiqués de haute qualité et soutiennent tous les travailleurs canadiens, le CBTU n'émet pas d'appui.