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 […]
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 […]
Statement from CBTU on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Resignation
On behalf of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his strong leadership and commitment to serving all Canadians. Through his tireless dedication to building a more inclusive and equitable future, he has proven to be a champion for workers and their families. As he […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions and New Brunswick Building Trades welcome investments by the Federal Government in clean electricity projects
Canada’s Building Trades Unions and New Brunswick Building Trades welcome today’s announcement of a common understanding on Clean Electricity Regulations that will provide the framework for more than $1 Billion in investments in a clean electricity generation in New Brunswick, which will lead to hundreds of new work and apprenticeship opportunities for skilled trades workers […]
CBTU Statement on Federal Government’s Proposed Oil and Gas Emissions Cap
Ottawa, ON – CBTU will review government regulations that would cap oil and gas sector GHG emissions, once proposed regulations are published later this week. CBTU will be looking to ensure that skilled trades workers’ jobs in the oil and gas sector are protected through the transition to net-zero, while new opportunities are created through […]
CBTU RECOGNIZES THE HONOURABLE FILOMENA TASSI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LABOUR
Following today’s announcement from the Honourable Filomena Tassi that she will not seek re-election in southern Ontario, Canada’s Building Trades Unions would like to congratulate MP Tassi and thank her for the dedication she brought to her files during her time in Parliament. Under her stewardship as Minister of Labour, she fought to achieve […]
