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In order to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the CLR is closing our office indefinitely.

We are taking this important step to protect the well being of our members, staff, family and friends during these uncertain times – a decision not made lightly.

Our staff…

Unfortunately due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic the 2020 Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament has been cancelled.

Registration is now open online for the 13th Annual Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament which will be on Monday June 22, 2020 at the…

CLR celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary September 12 – 14 at the beautiful Four Seasons in Whistler.  The video below celebrates 50 years of service to the Unionized Construction Industry in BC.

On June 24th, Construction Labour Relations Association of BC held its 12th Annual Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament, benefiting the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.  Seen here is CLR’s President and CEO, Ken McCormack, presenting Donna McIntosh with a cheque in the amount…

Registration for the Ben Backman Memorial Industry Leaders Golf Tournament is now open.  Join us on June 24 at the beautiful Vancouver Golf Club for a day of networking, golf and great food.

CLR’s 50th AGM and Conference will be held September 12 – 14, 2019 at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, British Columbia.  Online registration is now closed.  Please contact Joleen Kaminski at 604-524-4911 or joleenk@clra-bc.com.

UPDATE AUG. 15, 2019 – The room block at…

Eric Akelaitis, Chair of CLR’s Board of Directors, is pleased to announce that on April 8, 2019, Ken McCormack will join the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC as President and CEO, replacing Clyde Scollan, who will be retiring this September.

Ken McCormack most recently…

CLR is proud to sponsor the 2019 Premier’s BC Natural Resources Forum!  We look forward to seeing you there.  January 22 to 24th, 2019 at the Prince George Civic Centre.  For more information about the Forum, visit http://www.bcnaturalresourcesforum.com/

CLR will be celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary next year in beautiful Whistler, BC – September 13th & 14th, 2019 at the fabulous Four Seasons Resort and Residences.

Mark your calendars!!

CLR’s 49th AGM was held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Center in Penticton, BC, September 14-15, 2018.  From all accounts it was a great success.

From the Friday information sessions, touching on Aboriginal Reconciliation, Workforce Development and Mental Health & Substance Use, to…