Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday, June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. It’s a time for Canadians to celebrate Indigenous Peoples and communities across the country – their history, cultures, and contributions to our society. In the last year, the discovery of the remains of 215 children in Kamloops, BC; 751 unmarked graves in Cowessess, SK, and
CBTU 2022 Conference Honours Industry Leaders at Annual Distinction Awards
Ottawa, ON – Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ opened their 2022 conference 2022, Stronger Now, with a celebration of leaders who have made significant contributions to the construction industry. The award recipients were: Diversity and Inclusion Champion: Lyle Daniels, Community and Indigenous Director at the Building Trades of Alberta. Workforce Development Champion: Karen Walsh, Executive Director
CANADA’S BUILDING TRADES UNIONS 2022 CONFERENCE APRIL 25-28, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTERS, BUSINESS AND LABOUR LEADERS TO HEADLINE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Ottawa, ON – April 21, 2022 – Hundreds of building trades leaders from across Canada will gather at The Westin in Ottawa next week for Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ annual conference, themed Stronger Now. The Conference, running from April 25-28, will feature CBTU’s Annual Distinction
Executive Director Sean Strickland CBC Radio Metro Morning Interview
On April 11th, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland appeared on CBC Radio Metro Morning to discuss Budget 2022 and the inclusion of a Labour Mobility Tax Deduction for tradespeople – one measure that should help skilled trades workers travel to where the work is. Listen to the full interview below.
