Gender Equality Week and the Trades
September 22-29th marks Gender Equality Week, as recently announced by Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir. At CLRA, we believe it is essential to reflect on […]
Category: Announcement
Supporting Alberta’s Skilled Trades: The Journey to Becoming a Journeyperson
As a key player in the construction and labour sectors, CLRA was excited to see the Business Council of Alberta (BCA) launch their “The Journey to Becoming a Journeyperson” taskforce-led […]
Building Futures in the Trades: New School Collegiate Programs
As students return to school this fall, Alberta is investing significantly in career education to align better with opportunities arising from our booming economy. With a focus on fueling interest […]
CLRA Granted Position on the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades
CLRA is pleased to announce that our President, Joe McFadyen, was recently granted a position on the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades by Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney. We […]
Linde Commits to Long-Term Clean Hydrogen Supply for Dow’s Path2Zero Project
Yesterday, Linde announced its plans to build a $2-billion clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Fort Saskatchewan’s Industrial Heartland. This first-of-its-kind facility will be a key player in Dow’s […]
Today’s New Workforce – Our Latest Digital Campaign
CLRA is excited to share the launch of our newest social media campaign this week, which is dedicated to showcasing career, education, and training opportunities in the skilled trades for […]
Business Council of Alberta’s Summer 2024 Report
The Business Council of Alberta recently released their quarterly economic update, the Summer 2024 Alberta Snapshot. Covering key aspects of Alberta’s commercial landscape – economic indicators, business sentiment, policy developments, […]
CLRA Celebrates BLUprint Launch at TELUS Spark
CLRA was pleased to attend last week’s launch of BLUprint at TELUS Spark, an innovative new program designed to spark curiosity and inspire Alberta youth to explore the skilled trades. […]
Strathcona Resources Ltd. Announcement
Strathcona Resources Ltd. has unveiled a pivotal partnership with Canada Growth Fund (CGF), marking a significant step forward in the realm of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure in the […]
Working in Extreme Heat
With Alberta’s summer temperatures recently soaring into the 30s, ensuring the safety of construction workers is crucial. Many of our companies’ employees are spending hours working outside in the hot […]
