International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers

Skilled Labour Policies: promote increased domestic skilled trade and apprenticeship training, including federal funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) and other training initiatives to grow Canada's skilled construction work force. Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the unique challenges facing the construction sector in addressing mental health issues for workers. The Government of Canada's procurement policies as they related to the Energy Services Acquisition Program and the utilization of mechanical insulation. Engaging government officials regarding the next phase of Canada's infrastructure program as it relates to energy efficient buildings and capacity building in the skilled trades. Engaging government officials regarding federal funding programs to support energy audits, appraisals and retrofits for industrial, commercial and large residential buildings. Advocating for a National Patient Registry for Mesothelioma victims as part of a broader National Asbestos Strategy.

Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the unique challenges facing the construction sector in addressing mental health issues for workers. Engaging government officials regarding the next phase of Canada's infrastructure program as it relates to energy efficient buildings and capacity building in the skilled trades. The Government of Canada's procurement policies as they related to the Energy Services Acquisition Program and the utilization of mechanical insulation. Engaging government officials regarding federal funding programs to support energy audits, appraisals and retrofits for industrial, commercial and large residential buildings. Skilled Labour Policies: promote increased domestic skilled trade and apprenticeship training, as well as promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations as per the request of Human Resources and Skills Development. Advocating for a National Patient Registry for Mesothelioma victims as part of a broader National Asbestos Strategy.

Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the unique challenges facing the construction sector in addressing mental health issues for workers. The Government of Canada's procurement policies as they related to the Energy Services Acquisition Program and the utilization of mechanical insulation. Skilled Labour Policies: promote increased domestic skilled trade and apprenticeship training, as well as promote and use the Red Seal Program Assist with National Occupational Competencies analysis for various trades and occupations as per the request of Human Resources and Skills Development. Engaging government officials regarding the next phase of Canada's infrastructure program as it relates to energy efficient buildings and capacity building in the skilled trades. Discussions with relevant government departments about regulatory issues concerning the building and trades industry. Advocating for a National Patient Registry for Mesothelioma victims as part of a broader National Asbestos Strategy.