Statement from IBEW Canada International Vice President, Russ Shewchuk IBEW Canada welcomes the recent announcement from Secretary of State for Labour, John Zerucelli. The upcoming federal budget shows a clear commitment to investing in Canadian workers The government’s plan to expand the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) with a $75 million investment over three…
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Recap: IBEW Canada Veterans Caucus
On August 11, 2025, IBEW Canada hosted its first-ever Veterans Caucus with 20 participants. Guided by IBEW International Veteran’s Committee Representative Pete Cool (IBEW Local 1928) and supported by Jamie Lowe (IBEW Local 258) and Jordan Geddert (IBEW Local 258), the event featured presentations from Veterans Affairs Canada, NETCO, and Mike Kufchak, Director of Veteran…
More2025 Women in IBEW Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our 2025 Women in IBEW Photo Contest Winners: 1st Place NICOLE WHITFORDIBEW Local 1574 2nd Place DAYNA GILL & MARINA LUPOURINIIBEW Local 258 3rd Place STACY TAYLORIBEW Local 625 Thank you to all participants and special thank you to our sponsor, Milwaukee Tool for their generous prize donations!
MoreOntario IBEW Uses Provincial Funding to Improve Training, Recruitment
The Ontario provincial government announced plans to invest nearly $63 million in skilled trades training, much of which is expected to be directed to the IBEW’s local union training centers in the province. The announcement was made during an event at Toronto Local 353 on Dec. 11. The local has launched a project to prepare…
More***** WINNERS ***** 2023-2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names and essays for the 2023/2024 IBEW First District Scholarships Award; we received entries this year from 291 applicants. A random draw was made on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the First District Office, and the following winners are: Kristin Carey – Local Union 37, Fredericton, NB Caitlyn…
More2023-2024 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 into our office no…
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