October 6 has been selected as a day of recognition by the Canadian electrical industry in order to raise awareness about the long term consequences of electrical shock exposure. The risk of electrical shock is not limited to electricians or tradespersons, it can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time, and unfortunately for too long…
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LNG 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)…
MoreIBEW Lauded by Prime Minister, Wins Grants
The IBEW earned a major win in Canada when it secured more than $13 million in federal funding for two Brotherhood-affiliated groups. A total of $10 million will go to the Western Joint Electrical Training Society — a training and facility initiative among three British Columbia local unions: Victoria Local 230, Kamloops Local 993 and…
MoreMessage from IVP Shewchuk: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sisters and Brothers, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Established to honour the survivors of the residential school system, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the wide-reaching impacts of these institutions on Indigenous families and communities, September 30th is now recognized by the Federal and some provincial and territorial governments as…
MoreIBEW Canada Launches Indigenous Circle – Call for Participation
The First District Office seeks to establish an Indigenous Circle for those members of the IBEW that wish to participate. The purpose of this Circle is to bring Indigenous members together from across Canada, creating a space for voices and ideas that will strengthen our union and advance our reconciliation efforts. An initial online meeting…
MoreIBEW Canada and CBTU Bring Skilled Trades Priorities to Parliament Hill
Leaders from Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU), including IBEW Canada, gathered in Ottawa on September 22 and 23 for two days of important discussions with federal ministers. The roundtable meetings took place on Parliament Hill and focused on major issues that affect workers across the skilled trades. IBEW Canada International Vice President Russ Shewchuk joined…
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