Skilled Trades Shortages – and Opportunities
Matthew Lindberg, dean of NAIT’s School of Skilled Trades, recently announced that apprenticeship enrolments at NAIT are growing. So much so, in fact, that the number of people pursuing apprenticeships […]
Board Chair New Year Address to Members
Dear Members, Another year has passed, and with it, a time for reflection of what has been achieved, and anticipation for the year to come. As the Chair of CLRA, […]
Go West: Alberta is Still Calling
In a year end interview with the Calgary Herald’s Chris Varcoe, Premier Danielle Smith is confident that Alberta’s population will keep growing after two record-breaking years of growth. Last year, […]
Resource Diversification Council hosts government reception with Premier, Cabinet, and Caucus
On Monday, November 27 the CLRA joined with our partners in the Resource Diversification Council (RDC) to host Premier Danielle Smith, her cabinet members, and fellow MLA colleagues to the […]
Alberta adds 15,700 construction jobs in November
Alberta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.9% in November 2023, up 0.1% from the previous month and up 0.2% points from the same month last year. Employment rose in seven […]
CLRA President statement on Dow investment
The CLRA joins stakeholders across Alberta’s industrial heartland and congratulates Dow for its recently announced investment of nearly CAD 9 billion to build the world’s first net-zero ethylene facility in […]
CLRA holds successful 53rd AGM
Our valued industry partners, stakeholders, and members gathered together at our annual AGM, which took place at Edmonton’s exclusive Derrick Golf & Winter Club on Tuesday, November 21. Over 50 […]
Remembrance Day
Today the staff at Construction Labour Relations Alberta pauses our operations for Remembrance Day to observe a day of reflection and gratitude for all who have honoured our country with […]
Business Council of Alberta Economic Report
Mixed signals on the growth potential of the Albertan economy The Business Council of Alberta’s latest quarterly report speaks to current markers in the provincial economy, exploring recent trends in […]
Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
At the CLRA, our mission revolves around building – not just structures, but relationships and communities as well. Today, as we recognize Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth […]