IBEW Canada is offering the Leadership Education and Planning for Organizing (LEAP) training during the Women’s District Forum on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. EST via Zoom. This interactive session helps equip IBEW members with the skills needed to educate and mentor other members effectively, ultimately strengthening the local union and the IBEW as…
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As you are aware, with the support of the Canada’s Building Trades Unions, their Canadian Executive Board and all affiliates, we have officially launched our nation-wide letter-writing campaign to strengthen Bill C-5 by including mandatory prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements in all federally funded infrastructure projects. We’re excited to share that, thanks to your collective…
MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Brothers and Sisters, This year has been one of growth, progress, and solidarity. We’re strengthening our voice across every sector we represent; advancing skilled trades priorities in Parliament with Canada’s Building Trades Unions; and continuing to push for fair labour policies for all workers. Every day, IBEW members power, connect, and serve our communities with…
MoreAction Alert: C-5 Major Projects Legislation
Canada’s Building Trades Unions and IBEW Canada need your support. With the now passed Bill C-5, this government seeks to accelerate the building of major infrastructure projects in the matter of national interest. Our membership will be crucial for meeting the workforce demands of our country’s evolving economy. To create well-paid unionized jobs, all taxpayer-funded…
MoreElectrical Injury Day of Recognition
October 6 has been selected as a day of recognition by the Canadian electrical industry in order to raise awareness about the long term consequences of electrical shock exposure. The risk of electrical shock is not limited to electricians or tradespersons, it can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time, and unfortunately for too long…
MoreLNG Canada Phase Two to Be Built 100% by Canada’s Building Trades Unions
On September 26, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, leaders gathered to celebrate LNG Canada’s Phase Two announcement: the largest private capital project in Canadian history. The event brought together BC Premier David Eby, Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson, and Canada’s Building Trades (CBTU) Executive Members, including IBEW Canada International Vice President (IVP)…
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