News Feed

PCA Urges Federal Gov’t to Endorse NEB Report and Get On With Building the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project

(February 22, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose member companies will be major constructors of the project, along with thousands of Alberta and B.C. construction workers, is pleased with the National Energy Board’s recommendation that the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project should proceed. The NEB reconsideration report concludes that the project …

PCA Urges Federal Gov’t to Endorse NEB Report and Get On With Building the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project Read More »

B.C. Budget 2019: An Opportunity Wasted

(February 19, 2019) – The B.C. government continues to ramp up spending in Budget 2019 without providing good public value on its infrastructure investments, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose member companies employ thousands of B.C. construction workers. “The Horgan government would have millions more for everything from hospitals and daycare …

B.C. Budget 2019: An Opportunity Wasted Read More »

B.C.’s CBA Sets New Low for Public Policy  

(February 14, 2019) – The Horgan government’s framework for building billions of dollars in public infrastructure projects is a resounding public policy failure, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). Today PCA took on the B.C. Building Trades Unions (BTUs) in a featured panel debate on restricted Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) at the …

B.C.’s CBA Sets New Low for Public Policy   Read More »

PCA Applauds Ford Government’s Historic Tuition Fee Cut

Toronto (Jan. 17, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is commending the Ford government for reducing college and university tuition fees by ten percent across Ontario. “Every year, PCA surveys our members about the top challenges facing their businesses. And every year, finding top talent is ranked number one on the list. …

PCA Applauds Ford Government’s Historic Tuition Fee Cut Read More »

Paul de Jong: B.C.’s community benefits deals nothing to brag about

This Op-Ed was originally published in the Vancouver Sun. You can find the full post here. An upcoming conference on B.C.’s so-called Community Benefits Agreements is likely to raise more questions than answers about the Horgan government’s new framework for building public infrastructure. No doubt, attendees will proclaim this as a model whose time has …

Paul de Jong: B.C.’s community benefits deals nothing to brag about Read More »

Groundbreaking Open Construction Tendering Legislation Delivers Fairness to Workers, Taxpayers and Employers

Toronto (December 6, 2018) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is applauding the Ford government’s ‘Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act’ that will restore fairness to Ontario construction workers, employers and taxpayers and allow all municipalities in the province to maximize their infrastructure investments. “This groundbreaking legislation is a giant step forward in treating taxpayers, …

Groundbreaking Open Construction Tendering Legislation Delivers Fairness to Workers, Taxpayers and Employers Read More »

Community Benefit Agreements Must be Done Right PCA Urges Alberta MLAs

Edmonton (November 27, 2018) – As the Alberta government lays the groundwork to begin building public infrastructure projects through Community Benefit Agreements, the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is urging all MLAs during today’s Alberta Lobby Day to ensure the procurement process is fair for all Alberta taxpayers and workers. “Community Benefit Agreements can …

Community Benefit Agreements Must be Done Right PCA Urges Alberta MLAs Read More »

PCA Praises Ford Gov’t Plan to Break Down Resource Development & Skilled Trades Barriers

Toronto (November 15, 2018) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) commends the Ford government for its resolve to kick start development of the Ring of Fire and reform the skilled trades system. Both priorities were outlined today in the government’s first Fall Economic Statement. “We’re very pleased this government recognizes the enormous economic …

PCA Praises Ford Gov’t Plan to Break Down Resource Development & Skilled Trades Barriers Read More »

Coalition of B.C. Unions, Companies and Workers Denounce NDP’s Exclusionary CBAs

Victoria (Oct. 30, 2018) – Labour unions, workers and industry groups including the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), CLAC and Canada Works, the Council of Progressive Canadian Unions have come together in a united effort to roll back the NDP government’s backroom infrastructure deal. The new framework tramples on worker rights and forces taxpayers …

Coalition of B.C. Unions, Companies and Workers Denounce NDP’s Exclusionary CBAs Read More »

PCA Celebrates Revival of Canada’s LNG Industry with Approval of Megaproject

(October 2, 2018) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies build major energy and natural resource projects is delighted that LNG Canada is moving ahead with its multibillion-dollar project in Kitimat, B.C. “This is a megaproject whose time has finally come,” said Paul de Jong, President of the Progressive Contractors Association …

PCA Celebrates Revival of Canada’s LNG Industry with Approval of Megaproject Read More »