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Alberta’s workers never asked for this political pipeline paralysis

Paul de Jong| Contributed to the Globe and Mail Published May 17, 2019 Paul de Jong is president of the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). It wasn’t that long ago that the federal Liberal government took ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, “to get it built in a timely fashion.” But now, …

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An Open Letter Re: 2019-20 Proposed Balanced Budget Plan

May 15, 2019   Toronto District School Board 5050 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5N8   Open letter via email: director’soffice@tdsb.on.ca, trusteeservices@tdsb.on.ca   Re: 2019-20 Proposed Balanced Budget Plan Dear Dr. John Malloy and Trustees: As you consider how to make up for your budget shortfall, we’d like to bring to your attention a solution …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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PCA Applauds Jason Kenney Plan to Boost the Skilled Trades

Edmonton (March 26, 2018) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies employ skilled trades workers across Alberta, is delighted by UCP leader Jason Kenney’s 13-point “Job Skills for Alberta’s Economy” plan that’s aimed at expanding skills training and vocational education and promoting the value of skilled trades careers. “This is the …

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Federal Budget Includes Few Benefits for Construction Industry

(March 18, 2019) – Although the Federal Liberal government’s fourth and final budget tabled today before the fall election includes $23 billion in new spending across more than 100 areas, there are few benefits for Canada’s construction industry, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). “This is clearly a pre-election budget, with priorities …

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PCA Welcomes Ford Gov’t Plan to Renew Focus on the Skilled Trades in Schools

(March 15, 2019) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) welcomes today’s Ford government announcement to reform education curriculum and refocus on improving opportunities for students to pursue careers in the skilled trades. “We very much welcome the government’s announced plan to increase student and parent exposure to the skilled trades and promote the …

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