Events Sisters ResourcesThe CRC Hosts the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project Launch Event

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

The UBC celebrated a significant milestone in its continuing mission to support women in the trades with the launch of the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project (SIBCAP), a new program designed to create accessible pathways for women entering the construction industry, while providing critical supports to ensure their success. The launch event, held...

TrainingRemoving Barriers for Apprentices to Complete their Red Seal is the Focus of Two New UBC Canadian District Programs

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

The Sisters in the Skilled Trades (SST) initiative provides wraparound supports to female apprentices – including funding for childcare, lodging, and travel – to ensure they’re able to complete their in-class training as they work towards their Red Seal certification. The Apprentice Integration and Development (AID) program supports apprentices by providing targeted financial assistance enabling...

TrainingHands-on Training for High School Students Creating Construction Industry Pathways

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

Showcasing the potential and benefits of careers in construction is the goal of a CRC partnership program focused on high school students. Spearheaded by UBC Local 494, the Enhanced Construction Program (ECP) is a forward-thinking initiative aimed at connecting students with hands-on skilled trades training. Through a partnership with the Greater Essex County District School...

OutreachCRC Humanitarian Initiative Sees Volunteers Build New Home for a Family in St. James, Jamaica

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

Working as a team to positively impact and change the lives of others is what the Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) aims to do every day. Changing lives was certainly on the agenda during the UBC Humanitarian Build in Jamaica. CRC’s Stakeholder Relations and Ontario Chair of the Sisters in the Brotherhood, Rokhaya (Rok) Gueye led...

OutreachB.C. Contractor Creates Adopt-a-School Program Supported by Carpenters’ Regional Council

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

Over the last few decades, shop classes and technical education programs across B.C. have closed, taking away important learning opportunities for middle school and high school students. Hands-on practical programs rely on larger budgets to function and as school districts wrestle with limited resources, often these more expensive programs get cut from school programming. Recognizing...

Member ServicesMental Health: Tips, Reminders, and Finding Resources

April 23, 2025by CRC Staff

As we settle into the new year, many of us can struggle with the challenges and the uncertainties it may bring. We enter the year with new goals and reignited ambitions, making plans for family, work, and personal projects. Our calendars fill up with commitments demanding our time and attention, all while we navigate financial...

PoliticsInterview with the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

January 2, 2025by CRC Staff

Finn Johnson, CRC Director of Government Relations & Communications (FJ): Since you’ve stepped into the role of Minister of Labour, could you speak a little bit to your Ministry’s mandate and what that’s looked like? Minister David Piccini (DP): My mandate’s really been to build an Ontario for tomorrow… And to do it, we’ve got...

Events TrainingThe Carpenters’ Union unveils the new CRC Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario

January 2, 2025by CRC Staff

On November 14, the Carpenters’ Union hosted a grand opening of the new Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario, a significant milestone in our commitment to providing state-of-the-art training facilities. This event marks a major investment to keep our members work-ready, now and in the future. The new CRC Training Centre offers...

Marketshare ProjectsNew scaffolding manufacturing facility creating jobs for Alberta members

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

Carpenters’ Regional Council (CRC) members in Alberta know the importance of scaffolding that is safe, reliable and versatile. Now they’ll have an opportunity to manufacture it thanks to a major new investment from Bartlett Group, one of the CRC’s signatory contractors. An innovator in industrial services and custom metal fabrication, Bartlett announced its new Canadian...

Outreach ProjectsTradeswomen Building Bridges: Strengthening Solidarity Across Borders by Kristine Byers

November 8, 2024by CRC Staff

As part of my ongoing professional development and craft as a Red Seal Journeyperson carpenter, I am pleased to share the news that I will be part of the Tradeswomen Building Bridges delegation from November 10 to 22, 2024. Tradeswomen Building Bridges (TBB) is a not-for-profit organization focused on building North American representation in the...

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Events Sisters ResourcesThe CRC Hosts the Sisters in the Brotherhood Capacity Building Project Launch Event

TrainingRemoving Barriers for Apprentices to Complete their Red Seal is the Focus of Two New UBC Canadian District Programs

TrainingHands-on Training for High School Students Creating Construction Industry Pathways

OutreachCRC Humanitarian Initiative Sees Volunteers Build New Home for a Family in St. James, Jamaica

OutreachB.C. Contractor Creates Adopt-a-School Program Supported by Carpenters’ Regional Council

Member ServicesMental Health: Tips, Reminders, and Finding Resources

PoliticsInterview with the Honourable David Piccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Events TrainingThe Carpenters’ Union unveils the new CRC Training Centre in Vaughan, Ontario

Marketshare ProjectsNew scaffolding manufacturing facility creating jobs for Alberta members

Outreach ProjectsTradeswomen Building Bridges: Strengthening Solidarity Across Borders by Kristine Byers

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