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PCA Welcomes Dow’s Plans to Build Net-Zero Petrochemical Project

(Edmonton, November 30, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA), whose member companies build and maintain major capital and infrastructure projects across Canada welcomes Dow’s planned Path2Zero facility to be built in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Dow’s Board of Directors has approved the new project, which would be the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions-integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site. “This project puts Alberta on …

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PCA Disappointed Trudeau’s Green Energy Tax Plan Plays Union Favorites

Edmonton (November 29, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose members build and maintain major infrastructure and capital projects across Canada is disappointed that the federal government is moving forward with a Green Energy Tax Plan that benefits certain unions at the expense of all Canadians. “Building a cleaner economy takes all …

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PCA Applauds Supreme Court Ruling that Calls Bill C-69 into Question

Edmonton (October 13, 2023) – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose members build major capital and infrastructure projects across Canada, including pipelines, is pleased that Canada’s highest court has ruled that the Impact Assessment Act, previously known as Bill C-69, is for the most part, unconstitutional.  “It’s a good day for Albertans and all Canadians,” said Paul de Jong, President & CEO of the Progressive Contractors Association of …

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

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

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 Congratulates UCP on its Majority Election Victory in Alberta

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!

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

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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B.C. Budget Could Go Further to Address Affordability

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

(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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