Bill-69 Symbol of Broken Pipeline Approval Process
Edmonton (June 13, 2019) – Bill C-69 has become a glaring example of a pipeline approval process that makes it virtually impossible to get major resource projects built, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose companies employ thousands of construction workers across Canada. The Senate has sent Bill C-69 back to the […]
Toronto Urged to Fix Budget Shortfall by Doing Nothing
Toronto (June 6, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), representing companies that employ thousands of skilled workers across Ontario, today urged Toronto City Council’s Executive Committee to follow the recommendations of the City Manager and do nothing in order to cover the City’s $87 million funding shortfall. “Toronto has a golden opportunity […]
PCA Calls on Toronto City Council to Save Millions and Imagine More
Toronto (June 4, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is launching it’s new Imagine More Toronto campaign, calling on Toronto city council to imagine more growth and services for the city. Toronto has an opportunity to save taxpayers millions of dollars in wasteful spending that could be invested in vital infrastructure like […]
PCA Welcomes BC Government Rethink on Labour Code Changes
Victoria (May 29, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies employ thousands of B.C. construction workers is pleased the BC Legislature has passed Labour Code amendments that will avert construction industry chaos this summer. “We’re relieved the Horgan government has been forced to back off of its intention to wreak […]
Industry and Government Must Do Their Part To Ensure LNG Canada Project Success
Vancouver (May 21, 2019) – This is an exciting day, as the Canada Gas & LNG Conference kicks off in Vancouver, marking the first time this event has been held since LNG Canada’s export facility was given the go-ahead. As more of these projects become a reality, all stakeholders of Canada’s LNG industry from proponents, […]
B.C. Gov’t Plays Favourites with Proposed Labour Code Changes
Victoria (May 3, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies employ thousands of B.C. construction workers has significant concerns with the Horgan government’s proposed Labour Code changes. While PCA is pleased that the government has retained the secret ballot for certification, the introduction of annual summertime open periods for the […]
PCA Congratulates Alberta’s Next Premier Jason Kenney
(Edmonton, April 16, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies are leaders in infrastructure and pipeline construction across the province, congratulates premier-elect Jason Kenney and the successful United Conservative Party candidates who will form the next government after tonight’s victory in Alberta’s provincial election. “We’d like to extend our wholehearted […]
Ford Government Unveils Plan for Modern, Dynamic Skills Training and Apprenticeship System in 2019 Ontario Budget
Toronto (April 11, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) welcomes the Ford government’s plan for a “modernized, client-focused” apprenticeship and skilled trades training system, outlined today in its 2019 Budget. The ground-breaking plan includes initiatives to transform the governance and delivery of Ontario’s apprenticeship system, and a bold vision to enable more […]
PCA: Bill C-69 the Grim Reaper for Canada’s Major Resource Projects
Ottawa (April 11, 2019) – Bill C-69 is anti-resource development, period. It will do just the opposite of what it claims by further bogging down projects and wasting more time and money, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) in its submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural […]
Passage of Bill 66 A Major Milestone for Fair and Open Construction Tendering in Ontario
Toronto (April 2, 2019) – The passage today of Bill 66, ‘Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act’, marks a significant step forward for fair and open construction tendering in Ontario, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). The legislation opens up a competitive construction market, where all Ontario workers, businesses and public entities are treated […]
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