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 […]
CBTU Statement on Ottawa-Alberta MOU
Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. This MOU has the potential to be a transformational move in Canada’s energy landscape, and a significant source of job creation for Building Trades members, whose skills and experience will be instrumental in making future projects a reality. The MOU […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Support Generational Opportunities Through Major Projects
Ottawa, ON – Canada’s Building Trades Unions reaffirm our unwavering commitment to partnering with the federal government on the next series of historic projects that will shape Canada’s economic and infrastructure landscape for decades to come. These initiatives represent not only over $120 billion in infrastructure development but also a once-in-a-generation opportunity for skilled tradespeople […]
Key Wins for Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ Members in Federal Budget 2025
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the release of the Federal Budget 2025, which delivers significant progress on priorities long advocated for by CBTU, our Canadian Executive Board, and our members. This year’s budget recognizes the essential role of unionized skilled trades in building a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable Canada. From generational investments in […]
A Historic Moment for Canada’s Unionized Skilled Trades
Canada’s Building Trades Unions proudly commends Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement today at Darlington’s groundbreaking small modular reactor (SMR) project in Bowmanville, Ontario, an unprecedented, generational investment that marks a hinge moment in Canada’s economic and energy future. Darlington’s first of the four planned SMRs will provide reliable, affordable, clean power to 300,000 homes. […]
Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, Canada’s Building Trades Unions joins the nation in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to recognize the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous families and communities. “We affirm our commitment to increasing Indigenous representation in the unionized skilled trades, and strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Stands Ready to Support Major Federal Projects
Ottawa, ON – Canada’s Building Trades Unions Executive Director and our Canadian Executive Board members were pleased to attend the announcement indicating the government’s strong commitment to carry out their promise that Bill C-5 will create good-paying, unionized jobs. We are deeply proud of this milestone, which ensures that unions are firmly embedded in projects […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Responds to Federal Discussion on Restructuring the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), representing over 600,000 skilled trades professionals nationwide, welcomes the federal government’s announcement that it will revisit and review the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a critical opportunity to fix a program that, in its current form, is failing Canadian construction workers. Let us be clear: CBTU supports thoughtful, […]
CBTU Statement on Labour Day
Ottawa, ON – Today marks Labour Day, a day to recognize the role of workers in building Canada and the critical infrastructure we rely on. Workers across the country have felt the weight of U.S. tariffs this year, and workers in the construction industry have been disproportionately affected. But despite this setback, the members of the […]