On October 26, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his cabinet for the 44th Parliament. Being the second minority Government in back-to-back sessions and a few Ministers not returning, he added a few new faces and shifted some portfolios of some key Ministers around. Once again, the PM has ensured that his 38-member cabinet is…
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Employment Insurance and Mandatory Vaccination Policies
A Message from the International Vice President Tom Reid Greetings: There have been recent changes made by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) regarding Canada’s Employment Insurance system in light of COVID-19 and an employer’s mandatory vaccination policy. I strongly encourage Local Union Business Managers to review the links below and ensure that they, along…
MoreIBEW Canada Joins the Canada Grid Coalition
October 18, 2021, Ottawa, ON – The Canada Grid initiative of The Transition Accelerator is pleased to announce that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Canada has joined its steering committee as a supporting partner. “The energy transition won’t happen without strong alliances between industry, civil society and labour. Having IBEW as an early member of…
MoreCCO Secures $4.5M Funding Grant to Strengthen NCS Training
Modern buildings increasingly need to be “smart” to meet customer demands, packed with building automation and power-over-ethernet systems alongside voice and data networks. This requirement has created a critical need for qualified union network cabling specialists to handle these installations. To help meet the demand, the Construction Council of Ontario recently secured a $4.5 million…
MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Greetings: Started in 2013, Orange Shirt Day helps increase awareness of the effects of Residential Schools on Indigenous Communities in Canada. The name comes from the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad. On her first day of residential school at 6 years old, she had her orange shirt taken from her, a gift from her grandmother. …
MoreWebinar Wednesdays – IBEW Votes 2021
View as PDF Thank you to all who have attended our webinars and have provided feedback. We’re excited to announce our next webinar titled, “IBEW Votes 2021”. To prepare for the upcoming federal election on September 20th, join this webinar to learn how the Canadian political system works and how you as an IBEW member…
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