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APPLY NOW: The Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment initiative continues to accept proposals through its ongoing call for proposals. The Investments in Training Equipment provides up to 50% of the cost of new, up-to-date equipment and materials that meet industry standards or invest in technology in the Red Seal trades. However, a 30% cash contribution will be accepted if at least half of project activities are impacted by challenges such as remote locations, limited infrastructure, or limited partnership opportunities. Apply today: canada.ca/en/employment-…

Alberta's Building Trades Unions train and represent countless skilled tradeswomen! Today, we honour the amazing women who have built greatness across this province. Happy International Women's Day! #BuildingGreatness #skilledtrades #internationalwomensday #womenintrades

Big thanks to BTA for returning as the Golf Cart & Water Sponsor for our 25th Annual Legends for Learners charity golf tournament. Thank you @BuildingTradeAB! Find out how you can support or donate at tepf.ca/legends-for-le…. #LegendsForLearners2026 #TEPF

🗓️ BTA Indigenous Role Model of the Month: Peter Wylie, Member of @teamsters362! 🚚 #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #SkilledTrades #Teamster #Alberta

The BTA was honoured to be joined by Minister @RajanJSaw last week at the Calgary Construction Association's luncheon with Premier @ABDanielleSmith. We look forward to continuing to work with Minister Sawhney to build pathways for Indigenous careers in Alberta's skilled trades.

Thank you to Ministers @McDougallYYC, @RajanJSaw and @MartinLongUCP for a great series of meetings. The discussions covered how Alberta's Government and the BTA are working in partnership to grow apprenticeship training, Indigenous trades pathways, and economic infrastructure.

We are very pleased to celebrate one of our former program participants—Elroy Houle (Bricklayers, TEPF Trades Careers Indigenous Program, Winter 2025)—who has been featured in the 's 2026–27 Indigenous Role Models in the Building Trades Unions calendar.

Canada’s Building Trades Unions supports the announcement from the Minister of Employment and Families, Patty Hajdu outlining new measures to support and protect workers across key sectors of the Canadian economy. The focus on workforce development, skills training, and labour market stability is critical as Canada endeavours to achieve our ambitious infrastructure and economic goals. 🏗️⚡🚆 CBTU proudly represented our 600,0000 members at the recent national Workforce Summit, where Executive Director Sean Strickland participated in the union-led Advisory Table that helped inform this work. 🤝 The perspective of Canada's unionized skilled tradespeople must remain central as these initiatives move from the promise of jobs to implementation. We look forward to continued collaboration that strengthen apprenticeship pathways and protect good-paying unionized jobs. 👷‍♂️📈 Read more: canada.ca/en/employment-… #BuildingTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades

To all of our Muslim members and to Muslims across the world, Alberta's Building Trades Unions wish you a peaceful and blessed Ramadan Kareem. ☪️ #ramadankareem #ramadan2026 #alberta #buildingtrades

The BTA had great discussions with federal officials, including @PierrePoilievre, @JZerucelli, @KellyMcCauleyMP, @coreyhoganyyc and @billymorinECN on: ✅ Union Training & Innovation Program ✅ Major Projects ✅ Investment Tax Credit ✅ Addressing pseudo-unions

Canada's Building Trades Unions welcome today's announcement from Employment and Social Development Canada regarding changes to the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Investments in Training Equipment (CAS ITE). By expanding flexibilities to cover shipping and installation costs and federal contributions of up to 70% for projects in remote or infrastructure‑limited areas, it will make be more accessible and more affordable for unions and training providers to acquire the modern equipment and materials our apprentices need to ensure their training provides real-world experiences. With $20 million available through the CAS ITE in 2025–26 and applications open now, this funding will help ensure more apprentices gain the hands‑on experience required to complete their programs and succeed on job sites across Canada. This builds on the previously announced $75‑million, three‑year expansion of the Union Training and Innovation Program in Budget 2025, which will further boost union‑based apprenticeship training as Canada prepares to achieve its ambitious economic and infrastructure goals. "On behalf of our members and CBTU's Canadian Executive Board, we welcome these investments and applaud the Employment and Social Development Canada's commitment to strengthening apprenticeship training," share Sean Strickland, Canada's Building Trades Unions' Executive Director. "We are committed to working closely with ESDC and our affiliates nationwide to ensure this funding delivers real results, including more apprentices completing their programs, state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, and a highly skilled trades workforce ready to build the infrastructure and major projects Canada needs. This is a crucial step toward securing good, union jobs and a stronger economic future for communities from coast-to-coast." Applications are open to eligible unions and training providers through the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Investments in Training Equipment page here: bit.ly/4a1OGOd

Learn more about how the BTA is building a Path Forward for Indigenous communities across Alberta: bta.ca/btapathforward/

The BTA's Lyle Daniels and @UBCBuilt_CRC Organizer, Rocky Big Smoke, met with education leaders on the Blood Reserve, Piikani, Stoney Nakoda and T'suu T'ina First Nations to discuss training opportunities to help students build greatness. #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness

In times of tragedy, we stand together from coast to coast. Our thoughts are with the victims of the shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

If you’re a tradesperson who temporarily relocated for a job last year, you may be eligible for the Labour Mobility Tax Deduction! The Labour Mobility Tax Deduction provides tradespeople (apprentices and journeyworkers) with a deduction for eligible transportation, meal, and temporary lodging costs incurred when working away from home. Head to buildingtrades.ca/en/labour-mobi… for FAQs and info on how to make a claim.

A big day for TEPF & for the future of skilled trades in Alberta; new Trades Careers cohorts are launching across YEG & YYC! Over 250 high school students are stepping into hands-on learning experiences that will shape their careers & AB's workforce. 🍎🛠️ tepf.ca/trades-careers/.

.@ArpisNorth is a trusted part of AB’s mechanical contracting industry, delivering reliable HVAC, plumbing & mechanical services for homes, businesses & industrial projects. As a CLRA member, they work with union partners & support AB skilled trades. arpisnorth.com

Meet the BTA's Indigenous Role Model of the month: Jacinta Morin! 🗓️ 💪 #BuildingTrades #BuildingGreatness #Indigenous #RoleModel #Alberta

We are proud to help @Friends_of_CABR bring the Calgary Airport–Banff Rail closer to construction. "Alberta’s building trades are ready to build" — Terry Parker, BTA Executive Director. cochranenow.com/articles/cochr… #skilledtrades #construction #banff #yyc #BuildingGreatness

This project would create good union jobs, spur economic growth, and increase mobility for Albertans. The BTA proudly joined @CDNTrades and @Friends_of_CABR to sign an MoU. We are ready to work with our partners to bring this vision to life! #Construction #PassengerRail #Trades