Category: Canada
SMART members take on monumental work in the nuclear sector
For more than a decade, SMART Local 30 (Toronto) members have been integral to the Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment project, contributing to the successful delivery of the world’s largest nuclear refurbishment to date.
As Canada plans a union-built future, SMART leaders prepare with Top-Down Organizing class
Thanks to partnership with the federal government, huge investments are being made in Canadian infrastructure and the building trades. That’s why it’s more important than ever for SMART local unions to continue growing their signatory contractor base, providing more work opportunities for members in every province. And that’s why the Education Department held its Top-Down Organizing class the week of July 20-24, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario
SMART Canada Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day and Partnerships Supporting Indigenous Workforce Development
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, SMART Canada recognizes the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples while reaffirming its commitment to creating meaningful pathways into the unionized skilled trades. Through partnerships with Indigenous communities, training organizations, service providers, and local unions, SMART Canada is expanding access to pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeships, and long-term careers in the sheet metal and roofing industries.
New resources and support for Canadian members
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Steady work, new trade designation mark strong future for Local 296
Members of Local 296 in Saskatchewan are in a period of stability and opportunity, supported by steady construction activity across the province and a significant milestone recently achieved for the trade.
SMART Canada offers free financial literacy tool to members
In April 2026, SMART announced a new benefit for union sheet metal workers and roofers across Canada: Enriched Academy, a financial literacy tool available to members for free.
Canadian Affairs Report: A stronger future
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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.