PCA Welcomes Union of BC Conservative and BC United Parties

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The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) whose members build major infrastructure projects in B.C., is delighted the BC United and BC Conservatives are joining forces heading into the October 19 provincial election. 

“This cooperation is very good news for British Columbians,” says Dan Baxter, Regional Director, B.C., for PCA. “Voters now have a clear choice to make about which party will better serve the public with policies that save tax dollars, encourage competition, and reign in skyrocketing infrastructure costs.” 

PCA has been an outspoken critic of the NDP’s regressive labour policies that prevent 85 percent of the province’s construction workers from building many key public projects, unless they join the government’s favoured Building Trades Unions. These anti-competitive policies have led to fewer bids and massive project overruns. 

“There is now a real opportunity for needed change in British Columbia,” added Baxter. “British Columbians deserve a government that is fiscally responsible, treats all contractors and workers fairly, and supports policies that maximize public infrastructure funding rather than wasting taxpayers’ money.” 

PCA would like to recognize and thank BC United Leader Kevin Falcon for his principled leadership, and for making a decision that is in the best interests of the province.