British Columbia & Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council
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Advocacy regarding changes to WrokSafeBC Workers Compensation Act.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Discussed manufacturing opportunities for local businesses in Delta.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Employment and Training
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Discussed manufacturing opportunities in Delta.
Discussed job creation strategies related to implementation of LNG Canada and Infrastructure procurement.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Employment and Training
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Discussion about proposed regulatory changes to pilot cars on BC Highways and road safety.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Discussion about proposed regulatory changes to pilot cars on BC Highways and road safety.
Discussion on job creation and indigenous employment opportunities and consultation on pipeline projects.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Discussion about the role Community Benefits Agreements can play in BC economic recovery strategy
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Infrastructure
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Discussion of the effect of COVID-19 on construction industry and the need for strong enforcement.
Desired changes to Workers Compensation Act to improve access, duration and compensation.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations
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Discussion of the effect of COVID-19 on union trainers. Request made for additional financial support to accommodate reduces class sizes and physical distancing and funding to move in-person training online.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education, COVID-19
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Expressed support for increased access and roll out of Invest in Canada Federal Government Funds.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Infrastructure
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Increase the number of public infrastructure projects that provide opportunities for local hire, apprenticeship and access to trades training, with consideration to economic stimulus.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Infrastructure
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Labour legislation that recognizes the unique nature of the construction industry; including funding for the board, reestablishing compulsory trades, industrial relations, bargaining and measures to address the underground economy.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education, Employment and Training, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations
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Measures to improve safety on construction sites
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations
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Met to discuss concerns about the impact of the TFW program in construction in BC and suggested improvements to enhance fairness for local contractors.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Municipal Affairs
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Met to discuss skills trades certification
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Employment and Training
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Met to discuss skills trades certification
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Advanced Education
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Met to discuss the BC Building Trades Economic Recovery Submission
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade
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Provided an orientation on issues in the construction industry; including increased support for skills training, expanding community benefits, restoring compulsory trades and enhancing the labour code.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Provided BCBT's position on skilled trades training and provided a tour of College of the BC Building Trades facilities.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Provided BCBT's position on the underground economy and enforcement of employer responsibilities around the deliberate misclassification of workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Provided BCBT’s position on increasing training opportunities, improving sanitation and enforcement of deliberate misclassification of workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Provided BCBT’s position on increasing training opportunities.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Provided BCBT’s position on Labour Code, enhanced training standards for asbestos abatement workers, improved sanitation and enforcement of deliberate misclassification of workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Provided BCBT’s position on project agreements.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Infrastructure
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Provided BCBT’s position on the toxic drug crisis and increasing support for construction workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Mental Health and Addictions
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Provided BCBT’s position on the underground economy and enforcement of employer responsibilities around the deliberate misclassification of workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Provided BCTC's position on Community Benefits agreements and expanding opportunities for skilled trades training in the K-12 system.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Provided BCTC's position on the underground economy and enforcement of employer responsibilities around the deliberate misclassification of workers.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Sent a letter calling for improved practices around provision of personal protective equipment.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Sent a letter calling for improved sanitation practices in the construction industry
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Sent a letter calling for improved sanitation practices in the construction industry
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Sent a letter calling for improved sanitation practices in the construction industry.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Sent a letter outlining the BC Building Trades Economic Recovery Submission
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade
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Sent a letter regarding Labour Code
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Sought a meeting to discuss the BC Building Trades structure, programs and activities and explore possible roles BCBT could support the Ministry's review of land use policies.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Land Claims
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Wrote a letter calling on MLAs to support the creation of a comprehensive asbestos strategy.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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