Canada sets new immigration record
Canada set a new immigration record last year with more than 430,000 permanent residents arriving in the country. Federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a news release Tuesday that the federal […]
CLRA welcomes Bonnie Smith as first ever female board chair
On January 1, 2023, Bonnie Smith, Vice President of Human Resources with NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul, will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Construction Labour Relations […]
Congratulating CAREERS 25th anniversary
CLRA congratulates CAREERS on its 25th anniversary and applauds the exceptional opportunities CAREERS provides youth to thrive in the trades. CAREERS is a student-focused, industry-school-community partnership and a key partner […]
CLRA applauds new education training spaces
Alberta is adding 80 apprenticeship seats at Northwestern Polytechnic so more students can gain job-ready skills to support our economy. “CLRA works with employers and labour unions that understand the […]
OHS Code updates
The Government of Alberta has updated the Occupational Health and Safety Code. Changes to the code align with best practices, modern standards and technology, and keep Alberta in line with […]
Helmets to Hardhats receives prestigious national award
CLRA President Joe McFayden was honoured to pay tribute to Helmets to Hardhats Canada today during the Veterans Ombud Commendation ceremony. “Congratulations to Joe Maloney the executive director of Helmets […]
Jill of all Trades @ NAIT
NAIT welcomed nearly 100 female high school students to Main Campus on Thursday, Nov. 24 for a day of exploring the potential of careers in the skilled trades. Tanya Fir, […]
Funding for fallen worker memorials
CLRA is committed to helping create healthy and safe workers and workplaces. We support Minister Brian Jean’s announcement of a new grant to honour the memory of fallen workers. The […]
Mandate letters focus on jobs
No other employer group in Alberta has CLRA’s experience helping create a productive, profitable, and sustainable construction sector. We’re encouraged to see the fresh series of mandate letters, Premier Danielle Smith […]
CLRA congratulates PCL as Top Employer
CLRA President Joe McFadyen congratulated Edmonton’s PCL Construction on being named to Canada’s Top 100 Employers list as awarded by the Globe and Mail. PCL has been recognized for helping […]