We would like to thank everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2025/2026 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 260 applicants. A random draw took place at the First District Office on Friday, February 13th, and it is my pleasure to announce the following winners: Avery W. –…
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2025-2026 IBEW 1st District Scholarships
Once again, MWG Apparel, AIL and TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, in conjunction with the IBEW First District, will be offering ten (10) scholarships in the amount of $2,000.00 each to all IBEW members and their families that are in studies pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree. An application must be submitted to our office no…
MoreIBEW Canada Statement Mourning the Loss of Amber Czech and Condemning Violence in the Workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – November 17, 2025 Today, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada International Vice President Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement: “IBEW Canada mourns the loss of 20-year-old welder Amber Czech, who was brutally attacked and killed at her workplace in Minnesota. We extend our deepest condolences to Amber’s family,…
MoreIBEW Canada Women’s Committee to Host Virtual Leadership Training in November
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…
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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