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Local 793 members Lyle (Chuck) Leffler (inside the cab) and apprentice Greg Arsenault are seen here working on new bridge construction over Schneider Creek near Bleams Road in Kitchener. Delayed several times, construction of the bridge is now making way with the hard work of Local 793 members. General contractor is Graham Brothers, and the equipment pictured is a Terex AC 500 all-terrain crane.

Local 793 members Lyle (Chuck) Leffler (inside the cab) and apprentice Greg Arsenault are seen here working on new bridge construction over Schneider Creek near Bleams Road in Kitchener. Delayed several times, construction of the bridge is now making way with the hard work of Local 793 members.

General contractor is Graham Brothers, and the equipment pictured is a Terex AC 500 all-terrain crane.

Today is Nunavut Day, which is marked yearly on July 9 to celebrate the anniversary of the Nunavut Act, which eventually led to the territory’s separation from the Northwest Territories. While Nunavut only came to be its own territory on April 1, 1999, the Nunavummiut choose to celebrate on July 9 because of the significance of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which was signed on the same day in 1993. This Nunavut Day marks the 29th anniversary of the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Let us celebrate together […]

Today is Nunavut Day, which is marked yearly on July 9 to celebrate the anniversary of the Nunavut Act, which eventually led to the territory’s separation from the Northwest Territories.

While Nunavut only came to be its own territory on April 1, 1999, the Nunavummiut choose to celebrate on July 9 because of the significance of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which was signed on the same day in 1993.

This Nunavut Day marks the 29th anniversary of the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Let us celebrate together by acknowledging the significant cultural, social, and economic contributions of Nunavummiut to our country.

Join us in wishing our Nunavummiut Brothers and Sisters a very happy Nunavut Day!

You can’t beat Local 793 member Robert Scott’s view as he breaks ground on a new subdivision in Goderich. On this housing development project, Brother Scott enjoys the splendour of Lake Huron as it runs the gamut from winter wonderland (January 2021) to sunny shores (June 2022). Scott is working for Omega Contractors on this project, which plans to develop more than 300 homes on the shimmering coast.

You can’t beat Local 793 member Robert Scott’s view as he breaks ground on a new subdivision in Goderich.

On this housing development project, Brother Scott enjoys the splendour of Lake Huron as it runs the gamut from winter wonderland (January 2021) to sunny shores (June 2022).

Scott is working for Omega Contractors on this project, which plans to develop more than 300 homes on the shimmering coast.

Brother Mark Thomson (left in the photo below) shows apprentice Will Boulton the ropes in a Terex Demag 2800 lattice boom crawler crane. These two Local 793 members are working for Mammoet on a 26-Megawatt Data storage facility in North York. General contractor is Bird Construction. In the second picture, Thomson is lifting precast into place.

Brother Mark Thomson (left in the photo below) shows apprentice Will Boulton the ropes in a Terex Demag 2800 lattice boom crawler crane. These two Local 793 members are working for Mammoet on a 26-Megawatt Data storage facility in North York. General contractor is Bird Construction.

In the second picture, Thomson is lifting precast into place.

Bridge Busters, also known as JL McConnell, perform a bridge demolition at 16th Avenue and Hwy 404 in Richmond Hill for general contractor, Dufferin Construction. Local 793 members can be seen here picking up the pieces. Brother Jonathan Cunninghham moves concrete rubble in a John Deere 450D excavator (first picture) while Brother Shawn Collins removes rebar in a Hitachi ZX 600 excavator.

Bridge Busters, also known as JL McConnell, perform a bridge demolition at 16th Avenue and Hwy 404 in Richmond Hill for general contractor, Dufferin Construction.

Local 793 members can be seen here picking up the pieces. Brother Jonathan Cunninghham moves concrete rubble in a John Deere 450D excavator (first picture) while Brother Shawn Collins removes rebar in a Hitachi ZX 600 excavator.

Local 793 member Nelleyn Cepriaso stands in front of a Liebherr 904 rubber tire excavator at the site of Bird Construction’s light-rail transit (LRT) project in Kanata. Brother Cepriaso works for Aecon and his task on this day is to dig utility trenches. Once completed, the site pictured below will become a cold storage facility—a place where the transit vehicles can be stowed away from inclement weather when not in use. Ottawa plans to complete Stage 2 of its LRT expansion project by 2025 and will add approximately 44km of […]

Local 793 member Nelleyn Cepriaso stands in front of a Liebherr 904 rubber tire excavator at the site of Bird Construction’s light-rail transit (LRT) project in Kanata. Brother Cepriaso works for Aecon and his task on this day is to dig utility trenches.

Once completed, the site pictured below will become a cold storage facility—a place where the transit vehicles can be stowed away from inclement weather when not in use.

Ottawa plans to complete Stage 2 of its LRT expansion project by 2025 and will add approximately 44km of new rail to its system.

July 1 is a very special date for all Canadians, symbolizing our freedom and how we are blessed with all the great things that have happened to this amazing country of ours. The date marks the anniversary of the British North America Act of 1867, which consolidated the three territories of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a single nation known as the Dominion of Canada. The Act also divided the Province of Canada into Ontario and Quebec and included provisions for neighbouring colonies to join […]

July 1 is a very special date for all Canadians, symbolizing our freedom and how we are blessed with all the great things that have happened to this amazing country of ours.

The date marks the anniversary of the British North America Act of 1867, which consolidated the three territories of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a single nation known as the Dominion of Canada.

The Act also divided the Province of Canada into Ontario and Quebec and included provisions for neighbouring colonies to join in the future. As you know, six provinces and three territories have joined since then.

The anniversary of Confederation became a statutory holiday in 1897 and was later known as Dominion Day. However, in the 60s most Canadians began referring to July 1 as Canada Day, and parliament officially adopted the name in 1982.

There are many ways to show your national pride on Canada Day. Get out and see one of our many parades, have a picnic, paint your face with the flag, or launch some fireworks! Whatever you choose to do, do it with true patriot love.

On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. In 1971 in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau declared multiculturalism an official government policy. This policy was later enhanced by the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Section 15 of the Charter makes it clear that every individual in Canada – regardless of race, […]

On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

In 1971 in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau declared multiculturalism an official government policy. This policy was later enhanced by the 1982 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Section 15 of the Charter makes it clear that every individual in Canada – regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or physical or mental disability – is to be treated with the same respect, dignity, and consideration. No other Western country in the world has constitutionalized multiculturalism.

With the 1984 Canadian Multiculturalism Act, the government sought to strengthen its commitment to promoting equality and diversity. The Act seeks to ensure every Canadian receives equal treatment from the government; it also recognizes multiculturalism as an essential component of Canada’s heritage which must be protected.

As we celebrate Canada’s commitment to multiculturalism, it is important to reflect on its history, its limitations, and what multiculturalism means to Canadians as we engage with the present challenges of racism and discrimination.

Click HERE to read more on Canadian Multiculturalism Day.

Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine. In this edition, you’ll read about Local 793’s successful job action by more than 6,000 skilled construction workers, see photos and a video from Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford’s visit to OETIO in Oakville, read about what Local 793 is doing to help get Baffinland’s emergency order approved, and much more. Digital magazines can be instantly accessed and read on tablets, smartphones, or other digital platforms anywhere and anytime. They enhance the user experience and offer links to important […]

Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine.

In this edition, you’ll read about Local 793’s successful job action by more than 6,000 skilled construction workers, see photos and a video from Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford’s visit to OETIO in Oakville, read about what Local 793 is doing to help get Baffinland’s emergency order approved, and much more.

Digital magazines can be instantly accessed and read on tablets, smartphones, or other digital platforms anywhere and anytime. They enhance the user experience and offer links to important resources and information for quick access, as well as great video content!

Utilizing current technology is a more-environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach to publishing and keeping Local 793 members informed.

Enjoy this digital edition of Making Tracks!

Making Tracks – Issue 42 Summer 2022