Sisters and Brothers, As I reflect on the past few weeks, our All-Canada Progress Meeting (ACPM) in Niagara Falls and the Prime Minister’s recent announcement surrounding a National Electricity Strategy, I keep coming back to one feeling: pride. Pride in this country. Pride in our union. Pride in what we have built together and what…
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2026 Early Bird Cash Draw Winners Announced
And the winners are… We are pleased to announce that the winners of the first two (2) Early Bird Cash Draws; ticket number #249 and #414 for $2,500.00 each – drawn May 13th, 2026 at the All-Canada Progress Meeting in Niagara Falls, ON, are: Tom McGreevy, Local Union 586 – Ottawa, ON And Melanie Panych,…
MoreNational Electricity Strategy Creates Major Opportunities for IBEW Canada Members
On behalf of our 70,000 IBEW members across Canada, IVP Shewchuk was proud to join Prime Minister Carney on Parliament Hill as he announced the launch of Canada’s National Electricity Strategy. This plan will create major opportunities for skilled union workers as Canada builds the grid of the future: Canada plans to double electricity grid…
More2026 IBEW Canada Political Progress Update No. 3
Sisters and Brothers, Over the past year, I have had the privilege of building a strong working relationship with the Honourable John Zerucelli, Canada’s Secretary of State for Labour. Since stepping into this role, Secretary Zerucelli has quickly distinguished himself as more than just a government representative. He has become a genuine ally and trusted…
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As new power demands continue to grow, the provincial government of Saskatchewan has started funding IBEW-led apprenticeships, underscoring the union’s proven excellence and ability to meet the moment. In September 2024, the government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding and a letter of intent with the IBEW to expand construction electrician and powerline technician…
MoreIBEW Canada Applauds Historic Skilled Trades Investment in Federal Spring Economic Update
IBEW Canada welcomes the federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 and its historic commitment of more than $6 billion to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers across the country. This investment marks a major step forward for Canada’s electrical industry, supporting the workforce needed to deliver nation-building projects in housing, infrastructure,…
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