Constructive Thinking
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What about construction competition?
Prime Minister Trudeau recently tweeted that “we’ve cut the cost of cell phone bills in half since 2019, in part by increasing competition.”While this may come as a surprise to many, imagine for a min...
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It’s time to celebrate the pipeline that just wouldn’t quit
As the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project readies for operation next month, it is Canada’s moment to celebrate and reflect. This is one of the most complex and contentious energy projects in ou...
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B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent
While October’s B.C. election may seem like a long way off, it’s not for pollsters who are still showing the incumbent New Democrats cruising to another majority. But we all know a lot can happen betw...
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Manitoba goes backwards with labour policy that plays union favourites
It’s understandable why the Building Trades Unions (BTU) would support a return to a dated labour policy in Manitoba. After all, Building Trades Unions are the only ones who stand to benefit.Manitoba ...
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Alberta’s responsible budget is good news for the construction sector
Paul de Jong, President & CEOThe Government of Alberta’s provincial budget put forward last week by Premier Danielle Smith and Finance Minister Nate Horner represents a realistic, prudent path for...
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B.C. budget should focus on delivering better public value on big projects
Dan Baxter, Regional Director, B.C.As property taxes, mortgage payments and grocery bills keep going up, many will be looking for relief in this month’s B.C. budget. But relief doesn’t have to come in...
News
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How the Trans Mountain pipeline navigated through everything through the past 12 years
Featured in 630 CHED Afternoons
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It’s time to celebrate the pipeline that just wouldn’t quit
Featured in Calgary Herald
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Ontario stakeholders: 2024 Federal budget falls short for construction
Featured in Daily Commercial News
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Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues
Featured in Business In Vancouver