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Close to 300,000 jobs remain unfilled in Q1

The percentage of unfilled private sector jobs remained steady at 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, representing approximately 295,000 full- and part-time jobs, according to data compiled by the Canadian Federation of Independent...
May 17, 2013 9:35AM


PCA and CLAC support proposed legislation to end construction labour monopolies

The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) were in Toronto to support the introduction of Private Members Legislation to stop closed tendering of construction projects in...
May 17, 2013 9:18AM


Euclid Admixture Canada president joins Standards Council of Canada

The Canadian government has appointed Claude Bédard, president of Euclid Admixture Canada Inc. to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
May 15, 2013 1:01PM


Tridel donates $3 million to George Brown construction program

George Brown College’s construction program is $3 million richer thanks to a hefty donation from Tridel Corporation.
May 14, 2013 9:54AM


CAA searching for Ontario's worst roads

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has launched its 10th annual Ontario’s Worst Roads Campaign to draw attention to infrastructure problems across the province.
May 14, 2013 9:43AM


OCS study aims to improve apprenticeship program

The Ontario Construction Secretariat says union-employer partnerships account for the highest numbers of apprentices who become journeymen in Ontario, according to results from a study it released Thursday.
May 9, 2013 4:06PM


Federal government funds clean energy projects in Ontario

The Government of Canada is investing close to $12 million in five innovative clean energy projects in Ontario.
May 7, 2013 2:01PM


The Government of Canada launches refocused National Research Council

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has transformed into an industry-focused research and technology organization. The refocused NRC will work with Canadian industries to bridge technology gaps, helping build a more innovative...
May 7, 2013 12:43PM


Lafarge Canada Inc., partners invests $8M in innovative low-carbon fuels at its Bath cement plant

Lafarge Canada Inc, Natural Resources Canada, the Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy and Carbon Management Canada are joining forces and investing more than $8 million to develop innovative solutions to power Lafarge Canada's...
May 7, 2013 12:38PM


UA launches national recruitment campaign to attract 25,000 new piping trade members

The United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) launched a national marketing campaign this week in a bid to recruit 25,000 skilled piping trade professionals...
May 7, 2013 12:29PM


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