We were thrilled to present at this year's Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council Conference! Thank you, Ontario Building Trades Unions, for being integral to our mission of connecting Veterans with rewarding careers in the unionized construction industry.

OCS Director of Research, Katherine Jacobs, spoke at the Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council 67th Annual Convention in Windsor this morning. She touched on current economic and market trends, as well as provided an update on OCS activities and events.

The Building Trades are pleased to support the passing of Bill 190 and will continue to work with the Government to improve the construction industry and the health and safety of Ontario's skilled trades workforce. See full statement here: news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounde…

We owe our Veterans a debt we can never repay, but we can support them as they transition to rewarding careers. Today, we announced an investment of $3M over 3 years to Helmets to Hardhats Canada to train Canadian Armed Forces members for opportunities in construction. 🔗news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

On this #RemembranceDay, we stand in solidarity with our nation to honour the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve with unwavering bravery and dedication. #LestWeForget their legacy inspires us to work together, build safer communities & strive for a better future

Today, Bus.Mgr of the Ontario #BuildingTrades Marc Arsenault was w Ontario Power Gen & Stephen Lecce to mark the ahead -of-schedule completion of the Unit #1 Refurbishment & celebrate the professionalism of the #skilledtradespeople on site. Watch the announcement here: youtube.com/watch?v=aUbdfc…

🇨🇦 Today marks 60 years of our Canadian flag! It's more than fabric; it's a symbol of democracy, inclusion, and equity. Let's celebrate by supporting local Canadian businesses! 🍁 #Canada #CanadianPride #SupportLocal

The Ontario Building Trades stands ready to support construction workers through this incipient trade war between Canada and the United States. #tariffs

Yesterday, Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council's Marc Arsenault spoke at #CNA2025 about mobilizing organized labour for a net-zero future. He emphasized the need for initiatives like Construction Training & Apprenticeship Ontario and OBCTradeswomen to diversify our #SkilledTrades workforce in the nuclear industry. 🌍🔧 #NetZeroFuture

In response to Ontario's News Release on free trade within Canada: Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council is eager to share our expertise in the construction industry, ensuring the health & safety of all construction workers. RE: bit.ly/42MUwiG 🏗️🔧

April 28 is the national #DayOfMourning. Today we remember those lost to workplace incidents and illness. Let’s unite for safety and ensure every worker makes it home. 🕊️ #WorkplaceSafety #RememberTogether Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council

Today, the Ontario Building Trades gathered at the #DayOfMourning ceremony at Major's Hill Park in Ottawa. We honor those lost to workplace incidents and stand with their families and communities. Mourn the dead, fight for the living. 🕊️ #WorkersRights #Solidarity

Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council is proud to stand with Ontario Power Gen & Ontario Government Stephen Lecce as they kick off the first Small Modular Reactor construction at Darlington. This groundbreaking step not only means more jobs but also paves the way for a sustainable energy future RE: bit.ly/4jL4nLV Helmets to Hardhats Canada

NextStar Energy held a ceremony on May 8 to mark the achievement of 8 million safe work hours on construction of the company’s EV battery plant in Windsor. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4jZ2nA0

The Ontario Building Trades is encouraged by the Provincial Government’s commitment to ongoing funding for construction workers in today’s Budget, specifically for the SDF capital and training streams over the next three years. Read here: bit.ly/3Fa0GR3

The Ontario Building Trades supports the requirement to have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on construction projects. Read the full news release here: bit.ly/43J6SsA

Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council and Construction Training & Apprenticeship Ontario would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our second annual Trades Training Provider's Summit. Shout-out to our event sponsors Bruce Power, EPSCA, OCS, Union Power, IUOE local 793 and OETIO. ✨

Congratulations to @PBCTOntario President and Helmets to Hardhats Canada National Executive Director James Hogarth on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal. His commitment to enhancing opportunities for construction workers in Ontario and throughout Canada is commendable. 👷 💖

Happy Canada Day from the Ontario Building Trades!🍁 Today, we celebrate the diverse cultures and skills that strengthen our community. Together, we are committed to a prosperous future for all Canadians, honoring the hard work which makes Ontario exceptional. 👷 ♥️ 🤍 ♥️

Today, members of Ontario's Building Trades joined the #ON Gov't announcing Round 6 of intakes for Skills Development Funding. David Piccini