Changing Scene

May 1, 2026 CAF-FCA welcomes the federal government’s strong focus on skilled trades in the 2026 Spring Economic Update, including new investments in apprenticeship pathways, financial supports, and employer incentives. These measures reflect long standing priorities advanced by employers and partners across the country. The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) welcomes the Government of Canada’s renewed…

April 30, 2026 ECABC is proud to announce that Bill Strain and Rob Tate will be inducted into the ECABC Electrical Hall of Fame this June. Bill and Rob have devoted their careers to the electrical contracting industry in British Columbia. Induction into the Electrical Hall of Fame is the highest honour the Association can…

April 27, 2026 Nexans Canada Inc. has initiated the Copper Mark recertification process for its site located at 460 Durocher Avenue in Montreal. As part of this process, an independent external assessment of the site is scheduled for April 22–24, 2026. Copper Mark is an independent assurance framework designed to assess the responsible practices of industrial sites against recognized…

April 27, 2026 In 2026, IDEAL Electrical will support four global Habitat for Humanity activations across Greater Toronto, Greater Chicago, the United Kingdom and Los Angeles/Southern California. These efforts will bring together IDEAL employees, electricians and apprentices, industry partners and electrical influencers to contribute more than 500 volunteer hours, $100K in materials and invaluable electrical skills…

April 20, 2026 The Ontario government is investing an additional $300 million in the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to build and upgrade sport and recreation facilities across the province. Announced as part of the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, this brings total government funding for the program to $500 million,…

April 20, 2026 Building owners in Atlantic Canada now have a streamlined, fully supported pathway to modernize aging infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and reduce carbon emissions. The ReCover Initiative (ReCover) and Efficiency Capital have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate deep retrofits and net-zero retrofits for commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential building owners across Atlantic…

April 20, 2026 Agreement includes $8.8 billion to support housing by lowering development charges and support for major transit projects, including Waterfront East Transit and GO 2.0 The Ontario and federal governments signed the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build in support of shared goals, including building more homes faster to make housing more affordable, getting shovels in the…

April 20, 2026 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has announced the creation of the Youth Apprenticeship Council, bringing together young apprentices from across Canada to ensure youth perspectives help shape the future of apprenticeship. The inaugural Council includes 11 young apprenticeship leaders representing regions from Yukon Territory to British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. Members…

April 20, 2026 April is the ninth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month in British Columbia, officially proclaimed by the provincial government. This month, and every month, the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) celebrates the many accomplishments and contributions of the construction industry in building a stronger, more sustainable and resilient BC. “Time and time…