Category: Canada
Local 537 organizes major nonunion competitor
After two years of hard work, Local 537 (Hamilton, Ontario) Organizer Tim Last achieved a major milestone. He accomplished not only a personal career goal but an important goal for the organization — under the leadership of Business Manager David Harrison — by organizing Landon Mechanical, the area’s largest nonunion competitor.
Local 47 members’ quick action and emergency response save colleague’s life
What started as a regular day on the job quickly turned into an emergency when one of brother Jarid Morelli’s coworkers experienced a medical episode. In a moment where every second counted, Morelli and his coworkers remained calm and acted quickly under pressure. Thanks to their fast response, training in first aid and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site, they were able to save their colleague’s life.
Building a union for all members: Interview with Local 47 member Lisa DuPuis
Lisa DuPuis of Local 47 (Ottawa, Ontario) is a journeyperson, executive board member and local women’s committee chair. In a recent episode of SMART News, DuPuis looked back on when she first entered the sheet metal industry and spoke proudly about how the number of sisters in the trades has grown since then.
SMART Canada applauds Federal Budget 2025 for major investments in infrastructure and union training programs
SMART Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget, which makes historic investments in infrastructure and skilled trades training, bringing major wins for the unionized construction industry across the country.
Canadian Affairs Report: Committed to progress
Director of Canadian Affairs message
Committees meet to strengthen SMART, benefit members
Members of the SMART Women’s, BE4ALL and RISE Committees met on Sunday, August 3, ahead of the 2025 SMART Leadership Conference — bringing members together from across North America to discuss the committees’ individual and collective efforts to strengthen our union.
Statement from GP Coleman: Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Brothers and sisters in Canada, Today, I want to join you in acknowledging the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. September 30th is a powerful reminder of Canada’s history with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. As we honour the children who [...]
SMART Canada statement on Labour Day
SMART Canada statement on Labour Day 2025.