Keynote Speaker
Monte McNaughton - Presented by the Joint Electrical Promotions Plan - JEPP
Monte McNaughton served as Member of Provincial Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex from 2011 to 2023 and as Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development from 2019 to 2023. During his time in office, he championed record growth in skilled trades enrollment, increased female participation in trades, modernized employment laws, and introduced second-chance programs for individuals with criminal records. He also prioritized worker protections, health and safety, and dialogue with labour partners, becoming the first Minister of Labour to march in the Toronto Labour Day parade.
As Minister of Infrastructure (2018–2019), Monte led global consultations with private sector infrastructure leaders, expanded broadband and natural gas access, oversaw Canada’s largest subway expansion, and invested in the renovation of Massey Hall.
Monte graduated from Westervelt Business College and completed executive programs at the Richard Ivey School of Business. He learned the value of hard work growing up in his family’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Newbury, Ontario.
Monte currently serves as the Executive Vice-President at Woodbine Entertainment, where he is playing a pivotal role in leading one of Canada’s largest development projects—an ambitious initiative to create a transformative “City Within a City” that will redefine the urban landscape. In addition to his executive leadership, Monte is a corporate director, board advisor, public speaker, and the founder of MGM Strategies, a consultancy providing strategic advice to organizations.
Monte, his wife Kate, and their daughter Annie split their time between Toronto and Mt. Brydges, Ontario.
Speaker Profile: NETCO President and IBEW IVP Russ Shewchuk
A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Brother Russ Shewchuk began his career in 1996 as a Red Seal inside wireman for Local 2085 which covers the jurisdiction of Manitoba and Nunavut, after the completion of his apprenticeship. Russ also attended the University of Manitoba taking Political Sciences and Labour studies, he also attended the George Meaney Center in Silver Springs Maryland studying strategic organizing and labour studies. Russ has volunteered on all committees at the local level and was appointed as a Chief Steward on several large projects and was elected as an Executive Board member. In 2002 he was hired as the Local 2085 Organizer, also serving as a Business Agent. In July 2011, Russ was elected Business Manager for IBEW Local 2085 representing Inside & Outside construction and successfully retained his position for 4 terms until June 2022. Russ also served on the Manitoba Federation of Labour, Manitoba Building Trades and was Secretary Treasurer for Allied Hydro Council of Manitoba and was a Trustee for 15 years on his Local Pension & Health & Welfare plans.
Brother Russ Shewchuk was elected and sworn in as the 1st District International Vice President at the IBEW International Convention in Chicago, on May 10, 2022, and now leads IBEW Canada.
Russ is very proud to be part of three generations of IBEW in Canada, his father Peter a 40 year inside wireman, and his son, Brendon, recently received his Red Seal Journeymen certificate.
When he is not leading his team in the right direction, Russ enjoys spending time on the water, whether it be fishing or just boating, and working on cars. Russ is an avid snowmobiler putting on thousands of miles each winter, throughout the trails of Manitoba, Ontario, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Russ currently lives just north of Winnipeg in Winnipeg Beach. He loves his Winnipeg Jets, his 4 children and his wife Katerina.
General Session Presenters
Grant Sweet - Council of Canadian Directors of Apprenticship
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Chris Taran - International Representative IBEW First District, Canada
Chris Taran - International Representative IBEW First District, Canada
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Chris Taran - International Representative IBEW First District, Canada
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Dave Giannou - Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Dave Giannou - Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Daryl McKinnon - IBEW 353 Network Cabling Specialist Training Coordinator
Ian Busch - NORCAT
Dave Giannou - Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Josee Cormier - NORCAT
Josee Cormier - NORCAT
Dave Giannou - Helmets to Hardhats Canada
Josee Cormier - NORCAT
Aaron Gairdner - Rubicon Strategy Inc
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Samira Levesque - Rubicon Strategy Inc
Samira Levesque - Rubicon Strategy Inc
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Samira Levesque - Rubicon Strategy Inc
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Ann Reinhart - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Todd Stafford - IBEW-NECA Electrical Training Alliance
Gerry Youwza - Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Todd Stafford - IBEW-NECA Electrical Training Alliance
Todd Stafford - IBEW-NECA Electrical Training Alliance
Todd Stafford - IBEW-NECA Electrical Training Alliance
Contractors Corner Presenters
Graeme Aitken Executive Director Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Dr. Témoc Vega, PhD Learning & Development Coordinator Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Graeme Aitken Executive Director Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Terry Milot, President, Canadian Electrical Contractors Association
Dr. Témoc Vega, PhD Learning & Development Coordinator Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Graeme Aitken Executive Director Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Dr. Témoc Vega, PhD Learning & Development Coordinator Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Dr. Témoc Vega, PhD Learning & Development Coordinator Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
Dr. Témoc Vega, PhD Learning & Development Coordinator Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario
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