Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcome the federal government’s launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund as a transformative investment in the infrastructure that underpins strong, growing communities. From the first project announced, the local Embleton Community Centre and Park in Brampton, to the broader rollout of investments in hospitals, transit systems, bridges, water infrastructure, and post-secondary facilities, this initiative represents long-term, nation-building commitments that supports both economic growth and workforce stability. With 42,000 skilled trades jobs anticipated annually, this moment provides a critical opportunity to strengthen Canada’s unionized construction workforce while delivering the essential infrastructure Canadians need.
