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Quebec is home to nearly half of the Canadian Territory’s total membership. Ontario–Canada’s most populated province–also boasts a strong membership of over 12,000.117 The IAM’s Air Transportation Territory only covers the United States, so Canadian workers in this industry are included in the country’s overall membership totals.
Air transportation makes up over half of all members in Canada. Aerospace Manufacturing and Related Services is also a key industry in the country, especially in Quebec. Healthcare makes up a more significant portion of IAM membership in Canada than it does in the United States, with Ontario leading the way in organizing this sector. British Columbia, which boasts the third- highest membership totals amongst Canadian provinces–has a diverse industrial composition.118
118 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
Climate Change Impacts on The IAM Canadian Territory
The IAM Canada region spans provinces and territories across five distinct climate zones, each facing significant impacts from climate change.119 Temperatures in Canada are increasing at twice the global average rate, with northern regions experiencing even more rapid warming.120 The primary consequences of climate change in Canada include increased frequency and severity of heat waves, reduced extreme cold events, extended growing seasons, rising sea levels, more frequent droughts and wildfires, and a shift from snow to rain.121
Industry-Specific Climate Impacts and Implications for IAM Workers in the Canadian Territory
The IAM Canada Territory encompasses various industries across several provinces and territories, each confronting distinct climate-related challenges. The “Industry-Specific Climate Impacts for IAM Workers in Canada Territory” table outlines the risks IAM workers face on the job and in their communities.
119 Lulham et al., “Canada in a Changing Climate.”
120 Bush and Lemmen, “Canada’s Changing Climate Report.”
121 Bush and Lemmen.