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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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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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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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PCA Applauds Alberta’s UCP Budget

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(Edmonton, February 28, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose member companies employ thousands of Alberta construction workers, supports the Alberta government’s 2023 budget, which focuses on key infrastructure investments to create jobs, drive further economic growth and boost the “Alberta advantage.” Budget 2023 forecasts a surplus of $2.4 billion in 2023/24 …

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PCA Presses for Greater Fairness for Contractors and Tradespeople

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PCA Presses for Greater Fairness for Contractors and Tradespeople Toronto (February 13, 2023) – In its pre-budget submission, the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), is urging the Ford government to make policy changes that will help ease the skilled trades shortage, and open up competition on all taxpayer-funded projects. PCA is recommending reform of …

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Competition Bureau Urged to Investigate Ottawa Hospital Expansion Deal

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Deal Shuts Out Thousands of Ottawa Area Construction Workers Ottawa (February 6, 2023) – A complaint urging the Competition Bureau to investigate an exclusive and costly labour deal at The Ottawa Hospital has been submitted by the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose members build major infrastructure and capital projects. The complaint centres on …

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