Canada’s Building Trades Unions Applaud Passage of Bill C-5 in Senate
Legislation Will Unleash Major Projects, Boost the Economy, and Put Canadians to Work Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes today’s passage of Bill C-5 in the Senate, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. This is a critical win for Canada’s economy, and for […]
CBTU Statement on Meeting with Minister Hajdu
Yesterday, Canada’s Building Trades Unions met with the Future Skills Centre team, SkillPlan, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu to discuss the benefits of the Pan-Canadian Virtual Recruitment and Training System for Canada’s unionized construction sector. Collaboration between provincial building trades organizations and local unions, regional stakeholders, and the government led to the launch of this […]
Déclaration sur la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones
June 21, Ottawa – Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to celebrate Indigenous communities across the country, their cultures, and contributions to Canadian society. There are many ways to participate in person and online, and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) encourages our members from coast to coast to take part in […]
CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland Gives Evidence in the Senate
Today, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland spoke to the Senate Committee of the Whole in support of the proposed Bill C-5, which would create a federal major projects office, and expedite the environmental and regulatory process. CBTU has long advocated for regulatory efficiency, and it is critical for this legislation to get passed before Parliament […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions Calls on All Parties to Support Bill C-5
JUNE 16, 2025 – Ottawa – Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions is calling on all parties to support the expedited passage of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. Canada’s Building Trades Unions has long advocated for regulatory reform that makes it […]
CBTU Statement on Meeting with Federal Ministers
Ottawa – Yesterday, CBTU Executive Director Sean Strickland and the Canadian Executive Board met with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour to discuss the future of the unionized skilled trades as Canada prepares to meet our ambitious infrastructure and energy independence goals. “Unionized […]
CBTU Statement on Bill C-5
Ottawa – Today, Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the federal government’s tabling of Bill C-5, which aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, increase labour mobility, and expediate nation-building projects. The legislation includes provisions to give the federal cabinet the autonomy to make regulations regarding the movement of labour within Canada and, following the Ministers’ Meeting […]
Déclaration du CBTU sur le discours du Trône
Canada’s Building Trades Unions welcomes the speech from the throne delivered today by His Majesty King Charles III, reinforcing our sovereign leader’s support for Canada amidst these extraordinary times. The unique challenges Canada currently faces present opportunities to build and expand on existing infrastructure to secure our energy independence and reinforce our economy. As Prime […]
Déclaration de la CBTU sur le remaniement ministériel fédéral
Ottawa - Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada accueillent favorablement le nouveau cabinet fédéral annoncé aujourd'hui par le premier ministre Mark Carney à Rideau Hall. Le directeur général du CBTU, Sean Strickland, a partagé la façon dont les ajouts au cabinet auront un impact sur les gens de métier qualifiés : "Félicitations à Patty Hajdu et John Zerucelli, qui occuperont les postes de ministre de l'Emploi et de la Famille et [...]
Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada sont une organisation non partisane
Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction du Canada sont au courant de la distribution de documents politiques qui affirment que le CBTU a appuyé certains candidats ou certains partis. Le CBTU est une organisation non partisane et n'appuie pas officiellement les partis ou leurs candidats. Bien que nous encouragions tous les candidats et les partis à mettre l'accent sur les politiques et les programmes qui élèvent nos membres, [...]
