PCA Applauds Government Support for CLAC Training Program

Mississauga (July 7, 2021)The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is pleased the Ontario government is supporting a new CLAC online Supervisor Micro-Certification Program aimed at expanding skills and opportunities for those in construction leadership roles.

PCA was on hand today as Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development was joined by Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga-Lakeshore in announcing that the province is investing $1.2 million in the new online training program.

“We appreciate the support of government in helping to make this program available to thousands of workers,” said Karen Renkema, Vice President, Ontario, at the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA). “We’re also delighted that CLAC provided our member companies with the opportunity to share their insight and expertise in developing the program. It was truly a collaborative effort.”

Today’s announcement was made at an Indwell affordable housing site. The green, energy efficient project is being built by Schilthuis Construction, a PCA member company.

About the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA)

PCA has been a leading industry voice in construction for more than two decades. We’re a national association representing some of Canada’s most accomplished construction companies. They employ more than 25,000 skilled workers across Canada, represented primarily by CLAC. PCA is a strong advocate of a fair, open and competitive construction market.

For further information, contact:

Danna O’Brien, Danna@obriencommunications.ca 416-500-0699

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