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Publication Date: May 25, 2026 - 06:16

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Morning Update: Construction union boss quits during internal probe

May 25, 2026

Good morning. One of Canada’s largest construction unions is back in the spotlight after both its top official and his wife, who was also a senior union official, resigned. More on that below, along with a meeting in Western Canada and negotiations in the Middle East. Let’s get to it.



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