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IBEW Canada at the Table for Canada’s Defence Infrastructure Plans (8/13/2026) - IBEW Canada is working to ensure skilled union workers have a strong role in Canada’s next generation of infrastructure projects. This week in Ottawa, IBEW First District International Vice President Russ Shewchuk joined Canada’s Building Trades Unions leaders for a productive meeting with the Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty and senior department staff. The...

IBEW Canada Stands in Solidarity with WestJet Flight Attendants (8/3/2026) - Following the announcement of a tentative collective agreement between WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) First District (Canada) International Vice President Russ Shewchuk released the following statement in support of collective bargaining and the rights of working Canadians. “IBEW Canada stands in solidarity with the...

IBEW Canada Political Progress Update No. 4 (7/30/2026) - Sisters and Brothers, It’s been a busy spring and early summer. The Government of Canada has announced several initiatives and long-term strategies that could shape the future of the sectors where IBEW members work. These announcements focus on electricity, energy, major infrastructure projects, and stronger partnerships between governments as Canada looks to strengthen its economy...

IBEW Canada Statement on the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement (7/8/2026) - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) First District (Canada) International Vice President Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement on the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement: “IBEW Canada welcomes this agreement and its commitment to investing in infrastructure that will strengthen British Columbia’s economy and Canada’s energy future. “The commitment of $3.9 billion to build...

Canada’s Nuclear Future Requires a Skilled Workforce (6/24/2026) - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) First District (Canada) International Vice President Russ Shewchuk issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy. “IBEW Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy and its commitment to expanding a reliable, made-in-Canada source of electricity that will advance economic growth, energy...