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Senator Donald Plett honoured with MCAC Life Member Award

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 23 May 2025 08:05:16 +0000

OTTAWA — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has recognized Senator Donald Plett with the MCAC Life Member Award in recognition of his contributions to the mechanical contracting industry, his long-standing public service and his advocacy on behalf of the Canadian trade contracting sector. “First and foremost, Canada’s mechanical contracting industry would like to […]

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CCA unveils new Gold Seal Certification portal and directory

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:10:39 +0000

OTTAWA — The Canadian ��ion Association (CCA) has launched a new online portal and directory for current and future Gold Seal Certified industry professionals. The directory allows employers and industry partners to verify and identify accredited professionals across Canada, supporting the program’s credibility and visibility, explains a release. “This portal and directory have been a […]

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No criticisms from construction sector after Ontario’s budget has time to percolate

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:12 +0000

TORONTO — ��ion industry stakeholders had nothing but praise for the recently unveiled $232.5 billion Ontario budget, stating it helps combat the economic uncertainty revolving around U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs by protecting workers and putting infrastructure at the forefront. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy outlined several measures in Budget 2025, A Plan To Protect Ontario on […]

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Vaughan’s ‘three strikes and you’re in’ model praised by BILD

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 21 May 2025 08:05:44 +0000

TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) is applauding the City of Vaughan for taking a positive step to facilitate housing supply and affordability in the municipality. A motion put forward by Mayor Steven Del Duca aims to implement a new “Three Strikes and You’re In” model for site plan approval. According […]

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Cabinet quotes: ��ion leaders chime in on Carney’s choices

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:10:47 +0000

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney made some major moves as he formed a new cabinet May 13, and while there are some old faces in new posts, there are also 24 new faces and even some new portfolios. Carney named 28 full ministers to his cabinet and also appointed a second tier of 10 secretaries […]

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Ontario’s top consulting engineers, projects honoured at 2025 OEPA gala

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:05:23 +0000

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Ontario (ACEC- Ontario) recently hosted its annual Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA) at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto, celebrating excellence within the consulting engineering community along with the association’s 50th anniversary. “Our members play a vital role in building a stronger Ontario,” said Andrew Hurd, […]

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Residential associations praise Ontario’s move to get homebuilding back on track

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:20:18 +0000

TORONTO — Several industry associations are lauding the provincial government’s news it is implementing a number of measures to get more homes built faster in Ontario, as the goal of getting 1.5 million built over 10 years isn’t on track. The Residential ��ion Council of Ontario (RESCON) states it is pleased the legislation aims to […]

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Chilliwack pilot project aims to promote skilled trades to elementary students

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:03:27 +0000

VICTORIA — The British Columbia ��ion Association (BCCA), in collaboration with the BC Road Builders and Heavy ��ion Association, has announced the launch of a pilot phase of the Honour the Work initiative this May. The program looks to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education through hands-on activity kits and books designed […]

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MHCA meets with Winnipeg’s first-ever chief construction officer

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:15:51 +0000

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Heavy ��ion Association (MHCA) recently met with Winnipeg Chief ��ion Officer Tom Sparrow who says he wants to meet with members of the heavy construction industry, including touring infrastructure projects, to get a better sense of the work underway and the challenges from the industry’s perspective. According to a notice from […]

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Nominations open for VRCA 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:05:29 +0000

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional ��ion Association (VRCA) has announced nominations are officially open for the 2025 Awards of Excellence Outstanding Achievement Awards. These awards honour the visionaries, changemakers and industry champions who are building more than just projects, they’re building a stronger and more inclusive construction sector, states the association. This year there are two […]

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Site plan approval delays costing Ontario’s economy $3.5B a year: OAA

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 06 May 2025 08:05:06 +0000

Municipalities are taking too long to process site plan applications and that is costing the Ontario economy roughly $3.5 billion a year, up from roughly $300 to $900 million a year in 2018, says the Ontario Association of Architects. A recently released 31-page report undertaken for the OAA by Altus Group reveals Ontario municipalities are […]

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Red tape cuts must apply to all projects, not just government favourites: ICBA

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 05 May 2025 11:10:05 +0000

SURREY. B.C. — B.C.’s recently tabled Infrastructure Projects Act is getting some pushback from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), which is expressing concern that while the legislation acknowledges the problem of permitting delays, it does not go nearly far enough. “The irony is impossible to ignore: the NDP has had to create an […]

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