British Columbia boasts a national reputation for large buildings and infrastructure projects. But while we build projects by the book, we don’t often write new ones. Like all industries, construction must evolve…
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VRCA offers interactive virtual contract training
Have you ever wished you could start a dialogue or ask live questions during an online course? If you’ve ever wanted to expand your professional contract knowledge in a more interactive way,…
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended, redesigned
On July 17, the federal government announced proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that would broaden the reach of the program and provide better targeted support so that more workers…
VRCA says thank you and farewell to Chantal Lauzon
It is with much regret that we announce the resignation of Chantal Lauzon, VRCA’s Manager of Member Relations who is leaving her role at VRCA for an exciting new opportunity effective July 9,…
CBA legal challenge heads to B.C. Court of Appeal
The construction industry partners challenging B.C.’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) will be in court July 16 and 17 to appeal the B.C. Supreme Court ruling that stalled the judicial review last February….
Here Comes the Workforce of Tomorrow
Big changes lie ahead for British Columbia’s $22 billion construction sector. But what will the shift mean for the people on the ground? Between today and 2032, recent and forthcoming energy and…
Navigating turbulent times – Results’ Unleashed webinar series shares the how-to
To help companies navigate these turbulent times, VRCA’s long-time strategic partner, Results Canada, has launched a complimentary weekly webinar series designed to bring you tools, strategies and best practices to unleash the…
Have you written your MP yet?
There is still time to lend your support to the construction industry’s push for the federal government to establish an emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program. VRCA has joined the Canadian Construction…
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance details released
The Government of Canada has released additional details about the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, which will lower rent by 75 per cent for small businesses affected by COVID-19. The…
Applications open for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Companies and not-for-profit organizations that have been affected by COVID-19 can now apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Applications opened on April 27, with the first payments expected to be issued…