UA Canada

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from the UA General Officers!

06/18/2026

A few weeks ago, UA Canada once again had the pleasure of supporting Skills Canada / Compétences Canada and the Skills Canada National Competition. We engaged youth through our Try-a-Trade activities, met with government leaders and officials, and cheered on UA competitors from across the country—some of whom went on to compete last week at the UA National Apprentice Competition.

Here’s a recap video of the two-day event held at Toronto’s Enercare Centre on May 28–29.

06/15/2026

The UA is now 400,000 members strong. 🎉

In this special episode of Pipe Up!, Brian Fisher joins GP McManus to discuss the growth, hard work, and commitment that helped us reach this historic milestone—and where we go from here.

🎙️ Listen now wherever you get podcasts.

06/12/2026

Didn't have the chance to tune in to the UA (District 6) National Apprentice Competition livestream from UA Local 254 this week? Check out this recap of an incredible week!

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06/12/2026

This week, the UA (District 6) National Apprentice Competition was proudly hosted by UA Local 254 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Top apprentices from Eastern, Central, and Western Canada showcased their skills in Plumbing, Steamfitting/Pipefitting, Sprinkler Fitting, Welding, and RACM as they competed for national honours and the opportunity to represent Canada on the international stage.

Congratulations to all competitors, returning champions, judges, and the officers and staff of Local 254 for making this year’s competition a tremendous success.

We are proud to announce the national champions who will go on to represent their Locals—and Canada—at the UA International Apprentice Competition in Ann Arbor, Michigan this August as follows:

RACM/HVACR:
Duncan McComish, Western Region - Local 516

PLUMBING:
Ethan Martin, Central Region - Local 401

SPRINKLER FITTING:
Adam Arseneau, Eastern Region – Local 56

STEAMFITTING/PIPEFITTING:
Clay Elliott, Central Regional – Local 46

WELDING:
Nathan Andrae, Eastern Region – Local 56

STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD:
Adam Arseneau, Eastern Region – Local 56

06/10/2026

Day 3 has kicked off... Tune in here!

UA Apprentice Comp - Wednesday June 10th, 2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

The action at the UA National Apprentice Competiton continues!

06/09/2026

400,000 and still growing!