At long last, it appears that TMX will proceed. The federal government has taken the additional time to deliver on its commitments for environmental protections and meaningful indigenous consultations. There is a reason for optimism that work will begin [...]
17 June Update The Liberal government agreed to a review of Bill C-48 five years but rejected the requirement for regional impact assessment that would have involved Indigenous communities and oil-producing provinces. Liberal government rejects regional assessments, accepts [...]
The dust is still settling on the Government of Canada’s latest Bill C-69 decisions. It seems clear that no one will get exactly what they want. Certainly, the Alberta government and the oil industry oppose the Bill in its [...]
How do we get more job opportunities for building trades workers? In my last blog in this series (Why is there less work in the oil sands now compared to 7-8 years ago?), I focussed on our efforts to [...]
In my last blog, What’s Next for Alberta Oil, I discussed some of the positive signs for the Alberta crude oil industry, including strong international demand, the likelihood of increased pipeline capacity, new oil sands ventures, and the outlook [...]
In my last blog, I looked at the obstacles facing the Alberta oil industry and blocking new investment and new oil industry jobs for building trades workers. Today I want to start looking at some reasons for optimism. Many of [...]
Every year on April 28, the International Day of Mourning is recognized around the world as a day dedicated to honouring workers who have lost their lives, been injured or made ill on the job. On behalf of the Building [...]
We have become aware through social media that job action is being urged at various sites in Fort McMurray next week. Job action is illegal. No Affiliate Union associated with the Building Trades is in a legal position to strike [...]
The Alberta economy is hurting and we have all felt the impact. It isn't the best time for our Locals to be negotiating new agreements, however, we are obligated to do so. Where are we [...]
Good Day Brothers and Sisters, In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress first declared April 28th as the “National Day of Mourning”. This is the day we have come to recognize as the day we honour or pay tribute to those that [...]