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 […]
CBTU Statement on the Federal Cabinet Shuffle
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) recognizes the important transitions occurring within the federal cabinet following this week’s shuffle. While change can bring challenges, it also presents an opportunity for renewed leadership and a fresh approach to the issues that matter most to working Canadians. We extend our thanks to the ministers who have stepped down, […]
CBTU Thanks Chrystia Freeland for her Service to the Skilled Trades
On behalf of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for her dedicated service and for the progressive achievements she has made during her tenure. Minister Freeland’s leadership has been instrumental in advancing policies that have supported workers across the country, including those in […]
CBTU Statement on the Fall Economic Statement
Today, the federal government released the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES), which includes strong commitments for Building Trades members and skilled trades workers across the country, and promises new jobs and opportunities for apprentices. Commitments in the Fall Economic Statement include strong labour conditions attached to the new Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit. “We are […]
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 […]
Statement from Canada’s Building Trades Unions on the Passing of Former Premier John Horgan
It is with sadness we must acknowledge the passing of former Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan. During his time in office, Premier Horgan demonstrated an unwavering commitment to B.C.’s working people, advocating for policies that not only prioritized labour rights, but fought for fair wages, and the development of sustainable infrastructure. His leadership guided […]
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 […]
Labour Day Statement
Labour Day is a time of year to look back at the successes we’ve experienced, and set new focus for the year ahead. Labour enjoyed a historic 2024 Parliamentary session that included the implementation of Bill C-59 and the Investment Tax Credits, Bill C-50 and the Sustainable Jobs Act, and Bill C-58’s federal ban on […]
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Earlier today, Employment and Social Development Canada announced further changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. While Canada’s Building Trades Unions is encouraged to see steps being taken to reduce the overall number of temporary workers that can be employed by a single employer, there remains significant gaps before this program can be considered anything […]
