Category: Canada

GP Coleman’s Thanksgiving message to members in Canada

October 14, 2024 Sisters, brothers and friends across Canada, On behalf of myself, the SMART General Executive Council and all your brothers and sisters across this union, I want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. Today is a day to gather with loved ones and enjoy precious time with family and [...]

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Moving forward: raising our profile

August 27, 2024 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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Canada Day 2024: General President Coleman’s message to members

July 1, 2024 Brothers and sisters across Canada, Happy Canada Day from myself and the SMART General Executive Council. Wherever you are today, in cities and towns across the provinces and territories, I hope you can take the time to relax with friends and family. Canada Day commemorates t [...]

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Preparing for the new economy — Building It Green!

May 16, 2024 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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Forging the future

February 1, 2024 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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This is our time

October 16, 2023 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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Raising the standards for all workers

July 31, 2023 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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Canada Day 2023: General President Mike Coleman’s message to members

July 1, 2023 Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of myself and the SMART General Executive Council, I’d like to wish all our Canadian brothers and sisters, and your families, a happy Canada Day. Canada Day commemorates the day of Canada’s Confederation in 1867 – and this year, the holiday arr [...]

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Working for a better tomorrow!

May 4, 2023 Director of Canadian Affairs message

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Government of Canada’s 2023 Federal Budget a win for SMART members, union workers

March 29, 2023 The Government of Canada released its 2023 Federal Budget on March 28, 2023, outlining the government’s priorities for the near- and long-term future. Importantly for union construction workers and SMART members, the 2023 budget makes enormous investments in a green energy system that will be largely built by union labor.

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