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AED writes letter urging Trump, Carney to pursue fair North American trade

Lindsey Cole — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:02:13 +0000

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has sent letters to U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney urging both to work toward a fair, predictable and mutually beneficial trade relationship that supports the North American heavy equipment industry. “AED members serve the construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, municipal and infrastructure sectors and is […]

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VRCA Silver Award winners a ‘powerful reflection’ of talent and hard work

Lindsey Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:28:45 +0000

VANCOUVER – Selected from 114 nominations submitted across 19 categories, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has revealed the 2026 Silver Award winners, recognizing the exceptional projects and teams advancing to the next stage of the 37th Annual Awards of Excellence. In total, the nominated projects represent nearly $4.9 billion in construction value, explains a […]

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Mohawk College, CLAC partner to expand skilled trades training in Ontario

Lindsey Cole — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:12:47 +0000

HAMILTON, ONT – Mohawk College and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at addressing labour market needs through expanded skilled trades training capacity and accelerated apprenticeship initiatives. According to a release, CLAC and Mohawk College will collaborate on the development of classroom and lab space at CLAC’s […]

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WorkSafeBC: Employers urged to review wildfire evacuation plans

Lindsey Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:13:46 +0000

RICHMOND, B.C. — As wildfires continue to rip through parts of B.C., causing massive damages, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to evacuate a workplace quickly. “Employers should understand the risks that may impact their workplaces and ensure they have appropriate emergency procedures […]

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Showcasing the power of construction: VRCA, BCCA Launch BUILDFest

Lindsey Cole — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:05:46 +0000

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), in partnership with the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), have launched BUILDFest, a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines what a construction industry gathering can be. Taking place on Sept. 24 at the PNE Forum, BUILDFest brings together the innovation of a tradeshow, the energy of a festival and […]

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OSSGA launches campaign highlighting impact of aggregate industry to municipalities

wp-poster — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:51 +0000

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) is launching a new awareness campaign to highlight the important role the aggregate industry plays in supporting local jobs, infrastructure and economic growth across Ontario. Running through September, the campaign will feature digital content specific to Caledon, Milton, North Dumfries, Puslinch and Ramara, explains […]

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Manitoba associations state province acknowledges MJA ‘needs to change’

wp-poster — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:05:46 +0000

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, along with the Construction Association of Rural Manitoba and Winnipeg Construction Association, have an update regarding the contentious Manitoba Jobs Agreement (MJA), stating the provincial government acknowledges it “needs to change.” The three organizations have been pressing the province through formal complaints, freedom of information requests, direct engagement […]

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VRCA launches Build Lower Mainland campaign ahead of municipal election

wp-poster — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:29 +0000

VANCOUVER – With the clock winding down to October’s municipal election, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has launched the Build Lower Mainland campaign. Built around three priorities – cost to build, time to build and people to build – the goal of the campaign is to create stronger connections between industry and local government and advance practical solutions to these challenges, explains a release. The recent launch took place around a panel discussion with Ken Sim, […]

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OAA conference in Waterloo highlights affordable housing, adaptive reuse and Indigenous design

wp-poster — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:14 +0000

At the Ontario Association of Architects’ (OAA) recent 2026 conference in Waterloo, the spotlight was turned on a wide inventory of innovative projects, plans and concepts. The Collaboration Powering Innovation conference provided the approximately 700 guests with opportunities to explore affordable housing master plans, obtain in-depth knowledge on adaptive reuse of industrial-era heritage spaces and […]

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NAIOP becomes the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

wp-poster — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:12:55 +0000

TORONTO – NAIOP, an association for commercial real estate developers, owners, investors and related professionals, has announced a name change to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). According to a release, CREDA more clearly communicates the breadth of its members’ work and the full scope of commercial real estate development they represent. “The transition […]

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Support, uncertainty and outcry greets new West Coast Oil Pipeline

Lindsey Cole — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:20:09 +0000

The $35.2 to $43.7 billion B.C.-Alberta West Coast Oil Pipeline (WCOP) proposal bringing Alberta oil from Bruderheim down the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor to Roberts Bank is fast dividing the construction industry from the environmentalists and leaving others searching for answers. Construction associations applaud the federal government agreements with both B.C. and Alberta to […]

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Restrictive apprentice-journeyman ratios losing out on youth and dollars: WCA

wp-poster — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:00:43 +0000

The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) and the Construction Association of Rural Manitoba (CARM) are calling Manitoba’s restrictive apprentice to journeyman ratio of 1:1 a missed opportunity as the federal government is pouring billions of dollars into a major program to draw more young people into construction. “What it means is that less young people are […]

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