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Budget 2013 Puts Strong Focus on Skilled Trades and Infrastructure

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada ready to work with Government to maximize value for taxpayers and fairness for all industry participants EDMONTON, March 21, 2013 – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) was pleased to note that Budget 2013 placed a strong focus on skilled trades and infrastructure. “The Government of Canada has clearly …

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Cardus: Hewers of Wood and Drawers of Water or a Land Flowing with Milk and Honey?

Industry News / By Lauren

The phrase “hewers of wood and drawers water” used to be bad. From its original use in the King James Bible to today, the term stood for a lifetime of economic bondage. It stood for workers subject to the whims of those who are free, whether imperial overlords or the capitalists who buy materials cheap, …

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Support Grows for Campaign to Shut Down the Ontario College of Trades

Industry News, PCA News / By Lauren

The PCA-led Ontario Construction Employers Coalition campaign to urge the McGuinty government to shut down its newly formed Ontario College of Trades continues to gain momentum with four more associations joining the fight. Read the full press release here.

Daily Commercial News: Trades college dues a “tax grab”, says coalition

Industry News, PCA News / By Lauren

The Ontario Construction Employers Coalition is calling the Ontario College of Trade’s proposed membership an $84 million “tax grab” that should be scrapped. Read the full article here.

Hamilton Spectator: College of Trades to Regulate Thousands of Workers

Industry News, PCA News / By Lauren

A new College of Trades has an ambitious mandate to regulate about half a million workers as the province takes a stab at reforming an apprenticeship program that originated decades ago. Yet even before it is fully operational, it is coming under criticism from opposition MPPs, construction and business organizations, such as the Ontario Chamber …

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Alberta businesses call for action to forestall labour shortage

Industry News / By Lauren

PCA is pleased to be part of a broad coalition of business organizations calling for action on Western Canada’s labour shortage. Check out this recent Calgary Herald article to learn more.

PCA Ontario Director Speaks to Grads of Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute

Industry News, PCA News, Video / By Lauren

Recently, PCA Ontario Director, Sean Reid, spoke to a graduating class at the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute (a PCA affiliate member) about the opportunities and keys to success in construction. Check it out here.

DCN: Ontario College of Trades chairman Ron Johnson cites skills shortage

Industry News / By Lauren

Ontario Road Builders Association and Ontario General Contractors Association, members of the Ontario Construction Employers Coalition, comment on the lack of transparency and fairness at the Ontario College of Trades. Read the full article…

DCN: Ontario politicians to debate College of Trades

Industry News, PCA News / By Lauren

Randy Hillier, Ontario Progressive Conservative Critic for Labour, challenged the Liberals to back down from implementing the College of Trades during the first Question Period of the Ontario Legislature today. Hillier said the coalition of Ontario construction employers, which represents some of the largest trade associations in Ontario, has said the College of Trades will …

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Ontario Opposition Highlights College of Trades Threat to Job Creation

Industry News, PCA News, Video / By Lauren

Ontario Opposition Highlights Ontario College of Trades Threat to Job Creation