Media Contact
Media inquiries should be directed to Terry Parker, Executive Director, Building Trades of Alberta.
Terry Parker
Executive Director
Building Trades of Alberta
Phone: (780) 421-9400 Ext. 112
tparker@bta.ca
Edmonton Office
11635 – 160 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3Z3
Phone: (780) 421-9400
Fax: (780) 421-9433
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Executive Director Terry Parker
Biography
Prior to serving as the Executive Director of the BTA, Terry was the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Building Trades Council for twelve years. Terry worked as a glazier and before becoming the ED for SBTC, he worked as a Business Agent for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. His extensive time in leadership roles has given him a wealth of experience in the unionized construction and maintenance industries.
Terry is a graduate of the University of Manitoba where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
His dedication to the labour movement and to the safety and welfare of the unionized workers he represents is evident in the actions he takes and the decisions he makes every day.
BTA Welcomes TMX Announcement
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 [...]
Bill C-48 Update
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 [...]
Decision Time for Bill C-69
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 [...]
Promoting Job Opportunities for Building Trades Workers
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 [...]
BTA Social Media Feeds
BTA Welcomes TMX Announcement
“The Building Trades of Alberta Locals will be working with our contractors to bid on available TMX opportunities as well as on new TMX opportunities as they arise. We also anticipate work in other areas. Our Locals have the skilled workforce these projects will require. We will be working with our contractors to secure jobs for our members wherever possible.” Terry Parker, BTA Executive Director
bta.ca/bta-welcomes-tmx-announcement/
#TMX
The government of Canada statement on the
Economic Benefits of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
www.canada.ca/en/campaign/trans-mountain/the-decision/backgrounder9.html
The government of Alberta statement on TMX approval
yestotmx.ca/finally
Economic Benefits of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project - Canada.ca
canada.ca
The Government of Canada has approved the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) project because it is in the Canadian public interest and will benefit Canadians by creating thousands of good, middle-class jo...
Trudeau cabinet approves Trans Mountain expansion project | CBC News
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have again approved the Trans Mountain expansion project, a crucial next step for the much-delayed pipeline project designed to carry nearly a million bar...Hopefully it does get built. It’s been approved before but I foresee some court battles still coming.
Trying to save a few votes before it's too late.. thanks Trudeau your ship has sailed. This should have been done long ago!
Buying votes..
Last Friday the Economic Club of Calgary tipped that Finance Minister Bill Morneau would give a speech on June 19 in Calgary on “the importance of helping the energy sector grow, and how the government’s plan to invest in the middle class is building a better future for all Canadians,” according to Matthew Barnes, a spokesperson for the minister. 🤔But more importantly, should we simply be disgusted at gov't delays that for all intents and purposes, was an expropriation of a private asset via gov't of Canada to new 1st nations stake holders? Ie. Years of gov't delays amped up Trans Mountain pipeline investment project risk to the breaking point for Kinder Morgan.... The sale to Canada. A corporate shake down by 🇨🇦 🤔The unfolding of events makes investment in Canada look as potentially dangerous as doing business in a banana republic like Venezuela.
Now for the labor....
yay!
Bill C-48 Update
Canada already had in place a moratorium on Canadian oil tanker traffic in the waters from the north end of Vancouver Island to Alaska. Bill C-48 could make the moratorium permanent. It will ban tankers carrying over 12,500 metric tonnes of crude oil products from the coast of British Columbia through the waters north of Vancouver Island. In other words, Bill C-48 could block yet another potential export route for oil from landlocked Alberta.
bta.ca/bill-c-48-update/
#BillC69
#abpoli
#ableg
Updated late yesterday 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.
Decision Time for Bill C-69
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 current state and are not optimistic about future major infrastructure projects. Here is what we know to date.
bta.ca/decision-time-for-bill-c-69/
#BillC69
#abpoli
#ableg
Hey, you guys finally put something out. Too bad, it's meaningless. I believe the Carpenters union should have walked away from the Building Trades Of Alberta, when they created a new position. 20 years in the hall, BTA have been a ghost. Union meetings, job site, news, you guys got to step it up or think about a new job.
BTA Welcomes TMX Announcement
Terry Parker, Executive Director stated that the BTA Locals will be working with its contractors to bid on available & new TMX opportunities, "Our Locals have the skilled workforce these projects will require."
https://t.co/jpOe8bXL5s
#TMX
The government of Canada statement on the
Economic Benefits of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
https://t.co/JHJ2BrjbS7
The government of Alberta statement on TMX approval
https://t.co/iYhHzymX8l
#TMX
Worth revisiting following today’s announcement - Keep up to date on Trans Mountain opportunities. “Trans Mountain is gathering a list of interested vendors through an online procurement registry.” Check out the full list.
https://t.co/jLDCgIETfe
#BTAJobs
“Our gov't has newly approved the Trans Mountain expansion project going forward,” said @JustinTrudeau “Company plans to have shovels in the ground this construction season...Every dollar the fed. gov't earns from this project will be invested in Canada’s clean energy transition”
BREAKING: PM announces approval of #TMX with shovels in ground this construction season.
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approved by federal cabinet. Move is crucial next step for the much-delayed pipeline project, which is designed to carry nearly a million barrels of oil a day from Alberta's oilpatch to the B.C. coast.
Trudeau cabinet approves Trans Mountain expansion project | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have again approved the Trans Mountain expansion project, a crucial next step for the much-delayed pipel...
cbc.ca
Also check out these BTA initiatives https://t.co/VEyeJKc5Fm
@demetriosnAB @BuildingTradeAB @WBFinTrades is supporting the skilled trades directly and proudly. Partnerships make it happen for women #womenintrades #ableg #yougotthis #skilledtrades
Want to learn more about #apprenticeships? What skilled trades are in high-demand? What employers are looking for? Check out @CAF_FCA video that answers all these questions and more:
The Indigenous population is the youngest and fastest growing in Canada. Lyle Daniels has made it his personal mission to work with young people to create pathways to long, valuable careers in the skilled trades. Learn more here: https://t.co/DljPWR05l8 #NIPDCanada
@GCIndigenous
Fundraiser, Yellowhead Casino
July 20, 2019 - July 21, 2019
The BTA Charitable Foundation hosts its Casino Fundraiser at the Yellowhead Casino on July 20 and 21st.
Volunteer to help out.
Join us to test your luck.
https://t.co/pqVqf37MaR
#BTACF
#BTAGivesBack
