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Day of Mourning 2021
Today marks the Day of Mourning, a day we pause to grieve, to remember and to reflect on fellow workers who have been killed, injured or made ill on the job.
Day of Mourning 2021
Today marks the Day of Mourning, a day we pause to grieve, to remember and to reflect on fellow workers who have been killed, injured or made ill on the job. Tragically, 150 Albertans lost their lives as a result of workplace injury or illness last year. On behalf of...
BTA Encourages Fort McMurray Members and Residents to Participate in University of Alberta Trauma Study
The Building Trades of Alberta and the University of Alberta have teamed up to encourage folks from the Fort McMurray community to participate in an important mental health and wellness project titled, “The Fort McMurray Trauma Study,” led by the university’s Dr. Vincent Agyapong.
BTA encourages Fort McMurray members and residents to participate in University of Alberta trauma study
The Building Trades of Alberta and the University of Alberta have teamed up to encourage folks from the Fort McMurray community to participate in an important mental health and wellness project titled, “The Fort McMurray Trauma Study,” led by the university’s Dr....
Albertans can now access up to 3 hours of paid, job-protected leave for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on the passing of Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021:
Albertans can now access up to 3 hours of paid, job-protected leave for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Bill 71 Passed: Statement from Minister Copping Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on the passing of Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021: "As our province’s vaccine program continues...
Federal Government Releases Budget 2021
Yesterday, the Federal Government released Budget 2021; as predicted, the Budget focused on the Government’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery.
Federal Government Releases Budget 2021
Yesterday, the Federal Government released Budget 2021; as predicted, the Budget focused on the Government's plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery. During remarks to the House of Commons, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
BTA to meet with Advanced Education Minister on Bill 67, the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act
Yesterday, Bill 67, the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, was tabled in the Alberta legislature by Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, which upon approval, will replace the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act.