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Welcome to our blog for IUPAT Ontario. We are excited to share up-to-date information regarding various opportunities, events, and news that are currently taking place in the skilled trades industry. We welcome your feedback about topics that are of interest to you.

July 31, 2018

Start Drywall Finishers Training Today!

Drywall finishers are a critical part of construction and renovation teams in Ontario, especially across the GTA. As housing stock continues to expand, and people continue to invest in upgrading or renovating their existing properties, the demand for drywall finishers shows no signs of stopping.

July 24, 2018

Want to Become a Professional Painter? Here’s How!

Professional painters have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. This trade is also in high demand in Ontario, offering opportunities for growth and steady employment. Read here to find out how to become a professional painter.

July 09, 2018

EIFS/Stucco Apprentice Course

EIFS/Stucco Apprentice course is being offered at the IFSTC Training Centre.

June 19, 2018

How Drywall Finishers Can Help After a Flood

Whether it’s your basement, your kitchen, your laundry room, or your bathroom, flooding in your house can cause a big mess. Drywall finishers can be a huge help in making sure that your house gets back to normal as quickly as possible.

June 12, 2018

2018 District Council 46 Scholarship Award!

We’re proud to announce that we are once again presenting 2 scholarships to children and grandchildren of IUPAT District 46 painters, drywall tapers, glaziers, hazmat workers, and stucco workers.

June 05, 2018

Workplace Safety, Parental Leave, and Other Things that Union Jobs Brought to Canada

Wondering why we still need unions today? Wondering what unions have done for people in the past? Unions have helped to take a unified message from a group of workers and amplify it, making workplaces safer, more inclusive, and fairer.

June 04, 2018

Ontario Provincial Elections Are Coming. Make Sure You Vote to Protect Union Jobs!

Ontario has a series of elections coming up! No matter what your political affiliation is, or which issues are the most important to you, the most important thing is to vote!

May 04, 2018

Residential Painters Get Toronto Condos Move-In Ready

Toronto condos can be small, and the paint colours can make a big difference in making your space feel more open, bright, and warm. When you start with the right wall colours, it can help to get a condo sold more quickly, or make a condo ready for move in once you’ve bought your dream home.

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