Canada – Local 222

Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ Unanimously Pass Resolution to Harmonize National Safety Certification Standards for Canada’s Skilled Tradespeople

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, David Piccini, announce 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 national unity in certifications across Canada. At a recent board meeting in Ottawa, CBTU’s Canadian Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution underscoring the strong

January 7, 2026

CBTU Statement on the Resignation of Canada’s Ambassador to the United States

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), representing more than 600,000 unionized skilled trades workers across the country, acknowledges the resignation of Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States and extends sincere appreciation for the years of dedicated service she brought to this role. Her departure marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Canada’s diplomatic engagement with the United States. Throughout her tenure, she provided steady, skilled leadership during a period that saw significant shifts in the bilateral relationship, serving

December 10, 2025

CBTU Statement on Federal UTIP Announcement

Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes Secretary of State John Zerucelli’s funding announcement regarding the Union Training and Innovation Program yesterday. Nearly $9 million will be invested in SMART Canada to expand high efficiency training for 2,000 apprentices at the 21 Canadian locals across the country. This funding will support the development, delivery, and evaluation of new training that will set up workers for success on the projects of the future. “Unionized skilled tradespeople are driving Canada’s transition to a stronger, more resilient economy, and today’s announcement gives our members the power to lead it.

December 10, 2025

CBTU Statement on Ottawa-Alberta MOU

Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. This MOU has the potential to be a transformational move in Canada’s energy landscape, and a significant source of job creation for Building Trades members, whose skills and experience will be instrumental in making future projects a reality. The MOU provides a clear approval process under the Building Canada Act for the construction of a new pipeline that, once complete, would transport at least one million low-emissions

November 27, 2025

Following Passage of the Budget

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the passage of the Federal Budget 2025, confirming a suite of investments and policy commitments that reflect years of advocacy by CBTU, our Canadian Executive Board, and our members across the country. When the budget was tabled on November 4, CBTU recognized it as a meaningful step forward for unionized skilled trades workers and for Canada’s economic future. With the budget now passed, the focus must shift from commitments on paper to real action on job

November 18, 2025

Canada’s Building Trades Unions Support Generational Opportunities Through Major Projects

Ottawa, ON – Canada’s Building Trades Unions reaffirm our unwavering commitment to partnering with the federal government on the next series of historic projects that will shape Canada’s economic and infrastructure landscape for decades to come. These initiatives represent not only over $120 billion in infrastructure development but also a once-in-a-generation opportunity for skilled tradespeople right across the country. Following today’s announcement, we recognize the critical importance of these projects and the urgent need to secure meaningful labour participation

November 13, 2025

Key Wins for Canada’s Building Trades Unions’ Members in Federal Budget 2025

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the release of the Federal Budget 2025, which delivers significant progress on priorities long advocated for by CBTU, our Canadian Executive Board, and our members. This year’s budget recognizes the essential role of unionized skilled trades in building a stronger, more resilient, and sustainable Canada. From generational investments in infrastructure to expanded support for union training, Budget 2025 demonstrates that the federal government has heard the voices of our members and unions across the

November 4, 2025

A Historic Moment for Canada’s Unionized Skilled Trades

Canada’s Building Trades Unions proudly commends Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement today at Darlington’s groundbreaking small modular reactor (SMR) project in Bowmanville, Ontario, an unprecedented, generational investment that marks a hinge moment in Canada’s economic and energy future. Darlington’s first of the four planned SMRs will provide reliable, affordable, clean power to 300,000 homes. Over the next 65 years, this project will sustain approximately 3,700 jobs annually, with 18,000 jobs created during the construction phase alone. This makes Darlington

October 23, 2025

Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30th, Canada’s Building Trades Unions joins the nation in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to recognize the impact of the residential school system on Indigenous families and communities. “We affirm our commitment to increasing Indigenous representation in the unionized skilled trades, and strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities across the country through initiatives like CBTU’s Indigenous Awareness Training,” said CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland. “During a time of increased division and polarization, it

September 30, 2025

Canada’s Building Trades Unions Stands Ready to Support Major Federal Projects

Ottawa, ON – Canada’s Building Trades Unions Executive Director and our Canadian Executive Board members were pleased to attend the announcement indicating the government’s strong commitment to carry out their promise that Bill C-5 will create good-paying, unionized jobs. We are deeply proud of this milestone, which ensures that unions are firmly embedded in projects that will shape Canada’s economic future and support strong, stable families for generations to come. This milestone highlights the dedicated advocacy efforts of Canada’s Building

September 11, 2025