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…
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2026 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…
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,…
MoreIBEW 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…
MorePolitical Progress Update 01.2026
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…
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