As we enter the new year, it will be our opportunity as an association to build on our successes from the previous year.
Outstanding Achievement in the Skilled Trades Honoured at the 2024 Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner
On Dec. 6, 2024, the SATCC celebrated outstanding achievement in the skilled trades at the 24th annual Apprenticeship Celebration Dinner.
WCB Announces 2025 Preliminary Average Premium Rate
The Saskatchewan WCB announced the 2025 preliminary average employer premium rate will remain unchanged from 2024 rate.
BUTLER: Time to Change Direction on Municipal Roads
Since 2020, Ontario’s road safety performance has been going backwards. During this time, the number of collisions, injuries and deaths occurring on the province’s roads has increased – by a lot.
Canada’s Construction Industry Welcomes Long Overdue Federal Leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment
After four years on the shelf, the federal government announced the council appointed to deliver the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Post-Election Insights
The Saskatchewan Party was re-elected for an unprecedented fifth term, but with a stronger NDP opposition.
Two Companies Fined in Workplace Incident Causing Serious Injury to a Worker
On Oct. 22, 2024, Strathcona Resources Ltd. pleaded guilty to a violation of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, and Steel View Energy & Industrial Services Ltd. pleaded guilty to a violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020.
Skilled Trade and Technology Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed Nov. 3-9, 2024, as Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan.
Canada’s Construction Leaders Call on the Federal Government to Address Labour Shortages, Outdated Policies and Investment Gaps
On Nov. 19, 2024, construction leaders from across the country headed to Parliament Hill to advocate for urgent intervention from the federal government.