Updates

Registration is now open for CLR’s 56th AGM & Conference, happening September 11–13, 2025, at the beautiful Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more essential than ever. This year’s conference theme, “BC Construction – Forecasting and Preparing for Success,” is all about staying ahead of industry change, embracing opportunity, and building a resilient future. Further information here.

Read the latest edition of BCBT’s TradeTalk Summer 2025 now available online!!  The summer edition focuses on “Standing up for Canada.  How BCBT Members Make Our Community Strong”.  Further information here.

JAplan Level 1 and 2 courses are available at no cost to CLR and BCBT members.  Dates for the Spring 2025 Level 2 courses are May 5, 6.

Check our Training page for further information.

JAplan Level 1 and 2 courses are available at no cost to CLR and BCBT members.  Fall dates for the next Level 2 courses are October 15, 16.

Check our Training page for further information.

Labour Day originally grew out of an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto, fighting for a nine-hour work day.  The printers won their battle, a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government.

Just over 20 years later, on July 23, 1894, the government of then-Prime Minister John Thompson passed a law making Labour Day official.  In Canada, Labour Day is still a statutory holiday observed each year on the first Monday in September.

In the early days, Labour Day was celebrated with parades and other festivities.  While celebrations are now more low-key, Labour Day is still observed across Canada and is viewed as the unofficial end of summer.

Executive Director

(Part-time and primarily remote)

Bring your well-honed leadership skills to this exciting new position and ensure continued delivery of excellent service to BC’s thriving Construction Industry

For details, view the full posting here

Applications must be received via email [email protected] no later than February 2, 2024

The Level 1 and 2 Training Courses are available AT NO CHARGE to members of CLR and the BC Building Trades!

Visit the Training page for details on how to access these valuable training tools.

The Level 1 training course, introducing the concept and basics of “jurisdiction” and its application to workers on the job, is currently undergoing a final review prior to conducting a pilot in the next few weeks (mid to late March).  Once that pilot is complete, the course will be available to both union and contractor personnel upon referral.

Stay tuned for specifics on accessing this course!

National Construction Day recognizes and celebrates the dedicated, hard-working people instrumental in building and connecting our communities through construction. Join us in celebrating the diverse and talented professionals who make up this industry, and the work they do to build a better Canada.

National Construction Day 2021

Our office will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 30 to observe Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our members are strongly encouraged to learn about the horrific legacy of residential schools in British Columbia and Canada, and to be closed on Thursday, Sept. 30 to observe Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.