More Women Joining the Trades

As Alberta’s population continues to rise, so does the demand for new housing, infrastructure, and skilled professionals to build it all. Those of us in this sector are keenly aware […]

Budget 2025

Last week, the Alberta Government released their 2025-2026 budget called Meeting the Challenge. Alberta’s Budget 2025 aims to address the province’s challenges, including economic uncertainties due to volatile oil prices, […]

Supporting Indigenous Talent in the Trades with TEPF

Alberta needs more tradespeople – from all walks of life. In 2015, Construction Labour Relations Alberta (CLRA) alongside the Building Trades of Alberta (BTA) created the Workforce Development Trust (WFDT) […]

Funding Announcement for Trade Winds To Success

Yesterday, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Steve MacKinnon alongside Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault announced that the Government of Canada will invest nearly $5 million to support the […]

Helmets to Hardhats 2024 Recap

As we step into the new year, CLRA is proud to support the continued success of Helmets to Hardhats in connecting Canada’s military community to purposeful careers in the skilled […]