CBTU Welcomes Immigration Pilot Changes for the Construction Industry
Canada’s Building Trades Unions has reviewed today’s announcement by the Hon. Marc Miller, Minister Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, regarding new pilot programs in the construction industry aimed at addressing the underground economy, enhancing worker protections, and easing the process for apprentices to upgrade their skills without excessive red tape. “We appreciate the Minister’s initiative to […]
Statement from Canada’s Building Trades Unions on U.S. Tariffs
Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand ready to fight for jobs, fight for workers, and fight for Canadians as the Trump White House imposes unjustified 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian energy that will raise prices for American consumers, put Canadian jobs at risk, and damage the long-standing […]
Union-Led Advisory Table Final Report: Unions Power Prosperity
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) fully support the recent work of the Union-Led Advisory Table and its commitment to ensuring workers are prepared for the future of the Canadian economy. As we transition to emerging industries and technologies, it is essential that workers have the necessary skills and support to thrive in new sectors. The […]
Statement on High Speed Rail Announcement
Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Canada of a new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City. This investment will produce more than 50,000 jobs, including thousands of skilled trades jobs in the construction sector during the life of the project, contributing substantially to Canada’s economic growth. While we […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
