CBTU Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to recognize the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous families and communities. Across the country, events will take place to commemorate the day, honour victims of the residential school system, and celebrate Indigenous cultures. Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) […]
CBTU Statement on Labour Day
This Labour Day, let’s remember the reason for the holiday. Labour Day is, first and foremost, a day to mark workers’ sacrifices and contributions to our country. For the Building Trades, it’s a day to show our pride in the things we build, and the things that are possible because of what we build – […]
CBTU Statement on Cabinet Shuffle
Today, the Prime Minister unveiled a new Cabinet that is dedicated to making life more affordable for Canadians and building a strong economic future. Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) looks forward to working with the new Ministry. “Over the last several years, the Building Trades have worked closely with Cabinet members on policies that will […]
CBTU Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
This year, Canadians honour and celebrate the contributions and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples throughout Canada’s history on the fifth annual National Indigenous People’s Day. June 21, the summer solstice and longest day of the year, was chosen because many Indigenous communities celebrate their culture and heritage today. But even the longest […]
Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions on Sustainable Jobs Legislation
Today, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-50 “An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy”. The legislation is aimed at addressing Canada’s transition to a carbon neutral economy, legislation Canada’s Building Trades Unions has been anticipating and advocating for. […]
BUILDING JOBS FOR TOMORROW: Canada’s Building Trades Unions annual conference brings together Federal Ministers, business and labour leaders
The much-anticipated conference returns May 8-10, 2023 in Gatineau, Quebec Hundreds of building trades leaders from across Canada will gather at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau next week (May 8-10) for Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ (CBTU) annual conference, themed Building Jobs for Tomorrow. The Conference features: CBTU’s Annual Distinction Awards Interactive workshops focused on major […]
ONE WORKPLACE INJURY OR DEATH IS ONE TOO MANY
Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Sean Strickland, has released the following statement on the 2023 Day of Mourning: “Canada’s Building Trades Unions stand in solidarity with workers across the country to recognize the National Day of Mourning – a day to remember workers who have died or been injured in workplace accidents or […]
BUDGET 2023 DELIVERS STRONG WINS FOR BUILDING TRADES WORKERS AND CANADA’S NET-ZERO ECONOMY
Today, the Government of Canada released the 2023 Federal Budget that included strong investments to build Canada’s green economy and strengthened Canada’s response to the US Inflation Reduction Act, building on commitments first announced in the Fall Economic Statement. Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, Sean Strickland, has released the following statement in response […]
Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions on International Women’s Day
“On March 8, Canada’s Building Trades Unions join organizations and people across the world to mark International Women’s Day – a yearly reminder to address inequality in our country, and in our industry. I am proud of the many sisters that go to work in demanding jobs to build Canada each and every day. And, […]
Statement by Canada’s Building Trades Unions on Sustainable Jobs Plan
Today, the Government of Canada published its Sustainable Jobs Plan. The plan includes 10 key action areas including establishing government bodies to support sustainable jobs; improving labour market data collection; and actions to motivate investors and industry leadership to support workers. Legislation is set to be tabled later this year, which will lay out a […]
