Director of Canadian Affairs
Building & Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO

Robert Blakely is the Director of Canadian Affairs for the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO — also known as the Canadian Building Trades. He is a strong and effective voice in Ottawa for the 14 unions affiliated with the Canadian Building Trades, which represent 400,000 skilled tradespeople across Canada.

An attorney recognized for his expertise in labour relations, Blakely has an in-depth understanding of the Canadian mosaic and the unique challenges facing construction industry stakeholders in various provinces and trades. He is a journeyman plumber and pipefitter and also serves as Commander of the Canadian Naval Reserve.