On November 21st, 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his cabinet for the 43rd Parliament. With the minority Government in mind and the lack of elected government seats in the west, he was strategic in his cabinet selection, keeping some Minister’s in place, moving other’s to new portfolio’s and adding some new members to the…
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A Remembrance Day Message
November 11th is a time to reflect and remember the many brave women and men who sacrificed years of their lives, and for some, who paid the ultimate sacrifice to insure our safety, peace, and freedom in the greatest nation in the world, Canada. Without their total selfless commitment we may not have the right…
MoreCanadian Government Offers a Boost to IBEW Apprenticeships
Kitchener, Ontario, Local 804 is getting some help from the federal government in the form of approximately $5.5 million for its pre-apprenticeship program. “This is a fantastic achievement,” said Local 804 Business Manager Mark Watson. “To have the federal government support our proposal shows the confidence they have in us and recognizes the IBEW as…
MoreHappy Thanksgiving – Give Thanks
A message from the IBEW First District International Vice President Tom Reid: Greetings: Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. Take pleasure in your Thanksgiving Day…
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(A special election message from IBEW First District International Vice President Tom Reid) Sisters and Brothers, we’re weeks away from a federal election that will chart the course of our nation for the next several years. So, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the work you do for the…
MorePress Release from Let’s Build Canada
Let’s Build Canada Returns for 2019 Election September 17, 2019 Challenging Canada’s next leaders to build a better future, Let’s Build Canada is back for the 2019 election. Let’s Build Canada is a coalition of building and construction trade unions advocating for building a more resilient, sustainable and fair Canada. LBC advocates for infrastructure built…
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