The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has officially endorsed Canada First Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for Prime Minister in the upcoming federal election.
Representing 12,000 workers across Canada in construction, shipbuilding, energy production, and manufacturing, the Boilermakers union praised Poilievre’s commitment to strengthening Canadian industry.
The endorsement comes amid growing frustration over what the union describes as a “Lost Liberal Decade” of excessive regulations, high taxes, and policies that have hindered economic growth.
Poilievre’s economic plan aims to lower prices, increase wages, and bring jobs back to Canada from the United States.
The Boilermakers also voiced strong support for his ‘Boots Not Suits’ initiative, which seeks to expand training halls, provide direct grants, and speed up Employment Insurance (EI) access for apprentices and licensed tradespeople.
Arnie Stadnick, Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Canada, emphasized the importance of investing in domestic energy production and workforce development.
In his endorsement letter, Stadnick stated, “Pierre gets it. He knows and understands that the surest and most sustainable route to providing a cleaner environment is through technology, not dismantling our energy sectors, raising taxes, importing energy from other nations, and shipping Canadian jobs abroad.”
He further praised Poilievre’s pledge to invest in apprenticeship programs, enhance worker safety, and make it easier for Canadian tradespeople to access job opportunities nationwide. According to Stadnick, the ‘Boots Not Suits’ plan is designed to reduce reliance on foreign labour and create 350,000 new Canadian jobs over five years.
