LiUNA Announced as Title Partner for 2025 Supporting Equity in Trades (SET) Conference

December 1, 2024

CAF-FCA proudly announces LiUNA as the Title Partner for the 2025 Supporting Equity in Trades (SET) Conference, taking place May 24-26, 2025, in Toronto. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, trades professionals, and advocates to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in Canada’s skilled trades sector.

2025 Supporting Equity in Trades Conference

CAF-FCA is excited to bring together industry leaders, advocates, and allies for a vital conversation on promoting equity and inclusion in Canada’s skilled trades. This event is dedicated to driving systemic change that empowers women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Be a True Ally: Learn actionable strategies to amplify marginalized voices and create meaningful change within your communities.
  • Lead with Commitment: Engage with experts who are driving equity in the skilled trades, setting new standards for inclusivity and paving the way for systemic improvements.
  • Fuel Progress through Equity: Understand how prioritizing equity not only addresses the skilled trades shortage but also advances equity-priority tradespeople, building a stronger, more inclusive economy.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re an advocate, a skilled trades professional, or a leader in the field, this conference offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, conduct a gap analysis of current practices, and engage in a national conversation about the equitable changes needed in the trades. Together, we can create a workforce where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

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