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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IBEW Canada Political Progress Update 02.2026
Political Progress Update 02.2026 Sisters and Brothers, The IBEW First District continues to strengthen its relationship with the federal government, with a clear focus on training, partnerships, and the future of electrical work in Canada. Our most recent visits have demonstrated a growing interest from government in understanding how real unions operate, train, and deliver…
MoreStatement from IVP Shewchuk on the Government of Canada’s Announcement to Expand Union Training Access and Investment
The federal government’s decision to double funding and revise application requirements under the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) marks a major step forward for skilled trades training in Canada. It also signifies that the voices of IBEW Canada and the rest of Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) have been heard. In partnership with the…
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IBEW Canada Leadership Driving National Dialogue on Standards, Trade, and Safety Brothers and Sisters, Following the election of a new Liberal government last spring, IBEW Canada has been engaged in critical policy-related discussions with federal and provincial governments to ensure a strong voice on behalf of skilled trades workers. We continue to leverage strong relationships…
MoreNew Federal Office Is Massive Opportunity for IBEW Canada
The federal government has formed an agency that will combat permitting gridlock on big infrastructure projects, giving the IBEW a powerful tool to organize more work faster. The Major Projects Office’s mission is to streamline the regulatory process on projects deemed to be in the national interest. This will enable Canada to make more effective…
MoreIBEW Canada Welcomes Federal Budget Support for Union Training and Clean Energy Jobs
Ottawa, ON – IBEW Canada is pleased with the federal budget tabled today, which outlines serious investment in union-led training initiatives, as well as a clean electricity investment tax credit, which will feature important labour provisions that benefit IBEW’s members within Canada. Today’s budget unveils a Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit that will require employers to…
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