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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Political 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…
MoreIBEW Canada Champions Safety in the Canadian Utility Sector
Safety has always been a cornerstone of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Born out of a need to protect workers from unsafe conditions, the union continues to lead with this mission, especially in the utility sector where the risks remain high. The Canadian Utility Safety Program (CUSP) was created in 2012 after a…
MoreIBEW Local 424 Promotes Dialogue Over Division With Alberta Government
In a move underscored by a determination to transcend political affiliations, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 424 is redefining its engagement with Alberta’s government officials. Traditionally cast in the light of partisan endorsements, the Local’s approach pivots towards an inclusive dialogue—a testament to their commitment to better serve IBEW members and the…
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…
MoreLocal 213 Members Realize Their Power at Annual ‘Education Festival’
The most important moment in improving the lives of working people is when they realize their own power. The challenge for the labor movement is creating that moment at scale. Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 213 has quietly put together a model to do that, and every local ought to seriously consider something like it for…
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