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PCA Statement on Resignation of Minister McNaughton

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(Sept. 22, 2023) “We thank Minister McNaughton for making such an enormous contribution to the skilled trades and the construction industry,” said Karen Renkema, VP Ontario at the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). Today it was announced that Monte McNaughton, the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is leaving provincial politics. We …

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Federal Tax Policies Put Canada’s Clean Energy Projects at Risk

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Edmonton (Sept 13, 2023) – Federal clean energy tax credits aimed at incentivizing companies to speed up the transition to a net zero economy, may do just the opposite, destabilizing the construction industry, and leading to fewer green energy projects at a higher cost, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose members have built more than half of Alberta’s major industrial and capital projects.  “If the federal government goes through with its tax policies, it will drive …

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PCA Succeeds in Push for Hard Copies of Skilled Trades Certificates of Qualification

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Toronto (July 24, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) welcomes today’s announcement from Skilled Trades Ontario that it will begin issuing physical certificates of qualification and wallet cards to thousands of certified skilled trades workers. “Employers and the public need to be able to verify workers’ credentials easily when they are on …

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PCA Welcomes New Regional Director, B.C.

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Edmonton (July 7, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is pleased to announce Dan Baxter as its new Regional Director, British Columbia. “We are delighted to welcome Dan to this important role at PCA,” said Paul de Jong, President of the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada. “Dan’s wealth of experience in government, …

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PCA Congratulates UCP on its Majority Election Victory in Alberta

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Edmonton (May 30, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose member companies build and maintain many of Alberta’s major capital and infrastructure projects, congratulates Danielle Smith and the UCP on winning a majority in the Alberta provincial election. “We are delighted that the UCP will continue to stand up for Albertans and …

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Come on Toronto, Open Up Construction Competition!

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New Research Shows Toronto Could Save $347 Million Toronto (May 17, 2023) – Cash-strapped Toronto now has every reason to join all other municipalities in Ontario that are realizing major cost savings, by allowing all qualified contractors to bid on taxpayer-funded construction projects, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). New research by …

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It’s About Time Toronto Supported Construction Competition

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Toronto (April 16, 2023) – Toronto Council and all candidatesrunning for mayor,should follow councillor and mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s lead in supporting construction competition on City of Toronto construction work, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). PCA member companies, who build major infrastructure projects across Canada, are barred from bidding on and …

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PCA Statement on Ontario Budget 2023

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(March 23, 2023) “PCA is pleased the Ford government is making historic investments in infrastructure that will make a difference. We support increased capital funding, especially for health care and new skills training centres. The potential opportunity to expand training centres, would allow more apprentices to access training. We look forward to greater flexibility and …

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B.C. Budget Could Go Further to Address Affordability

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Victoria (February 28, 2023) – B.C. Budget 2023 could make better choices to protect British Columbians and makeinfrastructure investments go further, according to the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose members build major infrastructure and capital projects across the country. Budget 2023 boosts capital spending to a record $37.5 billion over three years, to support major taxpayer-funded projects including the Cowichan District Hospital, which falls under the province’s so-called Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs). That project so far, is $559 million over budget. …

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