The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau detailing their recommendations for COVID-19 recovery plan principles with respect to the construction industry. CCA recommends an industry-specific economic stimulus…
Month: April 2020
COVID-19: Province Offers Clarity for Construction on Section 11 of Health Protection Order
The following answer was provided to CANS by the province on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, to provide clarity around physical distancing requirements outlined in Section 11 of the Health Protection Order. Q:…
MHCA urges Winnipeg council to kickstart economy with infrastructure investments
MHCA urges Winnipeg council to kickstart economy with infrastructure investments April 30th, 2020 The MHCA is urging Winnipeg’s City Council to use shovel-ready and major infrastructure projects to kickstart our ailing economy,…
MHCA Board calls on Pallister to enhance infrastructure investment
MHCA Board calls on Pallister to enhance infrastructure investment April 30th, 2020 Perfect storm blows in favour public construction procurement Extraordinarily low interest rates and an industry hungry for work has produced…
Manitoba business groups seek boost to federal infrastructure program
Manitoba business groups seek boost to federal infrastructure program April 30th, 2020 The MHCA and 19 other business groups and associations have called upon Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna to enhance the Investing…
COVID-19: Canadian Businesses Taking Action
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility and Upswing Solutions have compiled the Canadian Business Responders List. This resource includes nearly 200 companies from across the country who are taking action to support their stakeholders…
COVID-19: Listen to the Inaugural Episode of ChamberChats (with Mayor Mike Savage)
Mayor Mike Savage joins the Halifax Chamber of Commerce for their inaugural episode of ChamberChats. The mayor sat down with Chamber President & CEO, Patrick Sullivan to talk about the city’s response to COVID-19. Listen…
Perkins and Will offers carbon assessments for all Western Canada projects
Perkins and Will offer clients a Carbon Impact Statement as part of all their standard service for all projects located in Western Canada.Image courtesy Perkins and Will On the 50th anniversary of…
Drew Adams wins RAIC 2020 Emerging Architect Award
Toronto-based Drew Adams, MRAIC, wins the 2020 Emerging Architect Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).Photo courtesy RAIC Drew Adams, MRAIC, a Toronto-based architect who integrates a passion for sustainability…
COVID-19: Construction Initiative Update from LAE
The Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE) shared the results of their Construction Initiative site visits over April 15-17, 2020. Along with confirming traditional safety compliance, the Province was looking for the presence…