Provincial Skills Canada Competition 2024
Construction Labour Relations Alberta is hosting an exhibitor booth at this year’s Provincial Skills Canada Competition from May 8 to 9 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Skills Alberta Canada will […]
Category: Announcement
CLRA meets with Minister of Advanced Education
CLRA President Joe McFadyen and Board Chair Bonnie Smith represented members at a meeting with Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education Rajan Sawhney at the Alberta Legislature earlier this week. This […]
The labour gap: Seed vs. Sod
Last week the CLRA rolled out our Seed vs. Sod thought leadership piece, where President Joe McFadyen discusses the merits, risks and rewards of attracting skilled workers to Alberta versus […]
Our website has a new look!
The Construction Labour Relations Alberta website has a new look! From streamlining our content, modernizing our style, to improving functionality, we like keeping things fresh. Check out our new site […]
International Women’s Day 2024
The Government of Canada’s theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Invest in women: accelerate progress.” CLRA stands behind improved access and opportunities for women to succeed in the […]
Bonnie Smith Presents at ACR AGM
CLRA Board Chair Bonnie Smith presented today at the Alberta Chamber of Resources AGM at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Smith discussed ways that Construction Labour Relations Alberta strives for innovation […]
Province Offers $5,000 Bonus To Attract New Skilled Trades Workers
The recent Budget 2024 announcement by the Alberta government included another incentive to attract skilled trades to move here. Finance Minister Nate Horner introduced the latest chapter of the province’s […]
Canadians are moving to Alberta in droves. How affordable is the province for homebuyers?
A recent report by Re/Max Canada continues to showcase that Alberta’s favourable tax environment and lower housing prices are attracting a rising number of Canadians – particularly from provinces like […]
Construction Boot Camp
Women Building Futures is offering a free, 4-week Construction Bootcamp in Calgary this spring from April 8 until May 3. This program presents an excellent opportunity for women in search […]
Government Support For More Apprenticeship Seats
Alberta has announced significant support for the skilled trades sector today in a pre-budget news release indicating the government will create 3,200 additional apprenticeship seats at 11 post-secondary institutions across […]
