PCA Statement on Resignation of Minister McNaughton
(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...
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...
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...
PCA Welcomes New Regional Director, B.C.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Open Letter to Rachel Notley
Hon. Rachel NotleyLeader of the Official Opposition5th Floor9820 – 107 StreetEdmonton, AB T5K 1E7 April 26, 2023 Open Letter sent via email: rachel.notley@albertandp.ca We are reaching out to you on behalf of several Alberta construction associations, who would...
PCA Statement on Ontario Budget 2023
(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...
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...
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...
PCA Presses for Greater Fairness for Contractors and Tradespeople
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...