Conference/convention 2020 cancelled
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have been imposed for gatherings, we have made the decision to cancel our 2020 annual conference and convention scheduled for the week of September 14, 2020 in Jasper, AB. [...]
Media release: BTA responds to introduction of Bill 32
EDMONTON – Division 7.1 within Bill 32, Balancing Alberta’s Workplaces Act, tabled today in the Alberta legislature would, upon approval, allow greater competition in the way project collective agreements in the province are negotiated, says the Building Trades of Alberta [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: BTA launches “Path Forward” campaign with Oilers’ Ethan Bear
EDMONTON, AB - With National Indigenous Peoples' Day approaching June 21, the Building Trades of Alberta is launching phase one of its Path Forward campaign, which aims to instill hope and a sense of belonging among Alberta's Indigenous youth through [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: BTA applauds Calgary council’s approval of Green Line LRT
CALGARY – The Building Trades of Alberta is pleased the City of Calgary will move forward with Stage 1 of the Green Line LRT mega project following a 14-1 council vote yesterday. “Not only will the Green Line project create [...]
BTA statement on Bill 7: Responsible Energy Development Amendment Act
“Yesterday, the provincial government tabled Bill 7: Responsible Energy Development Amendment Act, in an effort to reduce delays in resource project applications with the Alberta Energy Regulator. “BTA has brought forward its concerns over repeated project delays to the Alberta [...]