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Register Now: CLR’s 57th AGM & Conference with Vaughn Palmer
CLR’s 57th AGM & Conference
September 17–19, 2026
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort | Kelowna, B.C.
Theme: Moving Forward Together
Each year, this event brings together the conversations, people, and perspectives that help move our industry forward. In 2026, we’re taking that momentum to the Okanagan.
What to Expect
Thursday
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National Safety Month: Building a Safety Culture That Prevents Harm
In BC’s unionized construction industry, safety culture is not a poster on a wall or a policy sitting in a binder. It is embedded in every union dispatch, every toolbox talk, every safety meeting, and every collective agreement that governs work on our job…
Innovation & Workforce Development: Member Spotlight | How Visual Tracking Is Changing Project Coordination
CLR’s Innovation & Workforce Development initiatives highlight practical solutions, emerging trends, apprenticeship success stories, and member-driven approaches shaping BC’s unionized construction industry.
Written by: CLR
Multiple trades, tight timelines, and evolving scopes mean that even well-run projects can struggle to keep everyone aligned on what is…
*New Funding* $6 Billion in Federal Support for Skilled Trades | What BC Employers and Apprentices Need to Know
The federal government has announced a major investment in Canada’s skilled trades workforce, and BC employers should take note.
As part of the Spring Economic Update, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled Team Canada Strong, a $6 billion plan over five years to recruit, train, and…
CLR Marks National Day of Mourning in Victoria and Ottawa
On April 28, Canada’s National Day of Mourning, CLR joined labour, government, and industry partners to remember workers who have lost their lives or been impacted by workplace incidents.
In Victoria, CLR was on the steps of the BC Legislature alongside partners from across the…
Happy Construction Month 2026!
Happy Construction Month from our team to yours! CLR is excited to celebrate the 9th annual Construction & Skilled Trades Month and is proud to support the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)’s #BuiltRight campaign as a 2026 sponsor.
#LunchBoxCelebration
Every April, CLR celebrates Construction Month by…
A LEGACY IN PLAY
Before it became a tournament, it was a reputation built over decades.
That reputation is carried forward each year through the Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Invitational Golf Tournament.
Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 17th Annual tournament, and several key sponsorships remain available.…
Province Releases Budget 2026: Implications for Construction Employers
On February 17, 2026, the Province released Budget 2026, outlining its three-year fiscal plan and capital investment strategy. While there remain concerns surrounding a mounting deficit and debt, and additional taxation and other measures to address continued economic pressures on the BC economy, CLR…
Family Day long weekend – our office will be closed on Monday and will reopen Tuesday.
As we head into the Family Day long weekend, we wish our members and partners time to rest and reconnect. We also recognize that communities across British Columbia are grieving following this week’s tragic events. Our thoughts are with those affected. Our office will…
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Your input directly shapes CLR services and advocacy. The Annual Membership Survey helps ensure CLR priorities reflect what matters most to members. It takes just 10 to 15 minutes to share what is working, what is not, and where you want to see focus…