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…
MoreLatest News
IBEW Canada Member Wins Mayoral Race
Monday October 22, 2018 was election day for 444 municipalities across Ontario that saw thousands of candidates put their name on the ballot months earlier to represent folks in their communities, from school board trustees, to town and city councillors to the Mayor’s office. One of those candidates is a 32-year member of the IBEW…
MoreGiving Thanks!
A Thanksgiving message from the International Vice President: Since the late 1500’s, a form of Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated on Canadian soil, but it has only been since January 31st, 1957, when Parliament declared the second Monday in October to be observed as “A day of general thanksgiving…” Take pleasure in your Thanksgiving Day,…
MoreTwo Women Find Their Dream Jobs in the Powerline Trades
Allison Wood and Dominique Rivet are two apprentices who had a wealth of career options available to them but chose to work in the powerline trades. They couldn’t be happier with their decision. An IBEW Local 636 member climbing her way up a hydro pole. Image courtesy Women of Powerline Technicians. “The trades may be…
MoreNational Lineworkers Appreciation Day Message from IBEW Int’l President Lonnie Stephenson
IP Stephenson Message
MoreTake Action: National Lineworker Appreciation Day
IBEW is proud to support the campaign to designate July 10th as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. Together with our industry partners, we’re calling on the Government of Canada to recognize Canada’s lineworkers and the essential work they do to build the infrastructure which powers our daily lives. July 10 has been chosen to align with…
More