Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini announced a collaborative effort to harmonize national safety standards for construction workers by adopting best practices and the highest standards to ensure work is performed safely. This initiative marks a significant step toward … Read more
Canada’s Building Trades Unions commends Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s (Nepean, Ont.) announcement at Darlington’s groundbreaking small modular reactor (SMR) project in Bowmanville, Ont. Sean Strickland, CBTU’s executive director, states, “This is a once-in-a-generation moment that will reshape Canada’s economic and energy landscape. It’s a smart investment that promotes secure, unionized jobs, enhances Canada’s energy security, and cements … Read more
Canada’s Building Trades Unions launched the “We Built That” campaign , a celebration of the skilled tradespeople and their role in an historic achievement: Canada’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export. “This milestone is a testament to the incredible skills and dedication of Canada’s unionized tradespeople, who built the infrastructure that puts Canada on the map as a responsible and reliable LNG exporter,” … Read more