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TORONTO — The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793 has fully endorsed Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party as the Feb. 27 election day inches closer.
“The Ford government is investing a historic $2.5 billion through the Skills Development Fund to train the next generation of operating engineers, carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, boilermakers, ironworkers and all the other trades that this province so desperately needs,” reads a statement from the union.
“It’s thanks to that level of support that skilled trades workers in Ontario will remain the best trained in the world and will have the tools they need to build an Ontario fit for our children and grandchildren.” The IUOE Local 793 also stated with U.S. President Donald Trump’s America First agenda on the verge of causing an economic crisis, Ford has shown he has a plan “that will protect Ontario’s workers and keep this province growing.”Built Green Canada outlines new changes to the Competition Act regarding environ-mental claimsOntario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Monday, Feb.
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