Canadian construction leaders come to Ottawa to urge federal government to partner with the construction industry
by CM staff
Industry is advocating for infrastructure investment, workforce development, and procurement modernization.
(CNW Group/Canadian Construction Association (CCA))
OTTAWA — Nearly 100 construction leaders from every province are gathering on Parliament Hill to bring a message to the federal government: partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for a stronger Canada.
“Faced with concerns over inflation, the housing crisis and high cost of living, Canadians are looking to their Government for solutions. Construction is the ideal partner to help drive economic growth for Canada — all while delivering housing and infrastructure that Canada urgently needs,” said Mary Van Buren, President of the Canadian Construction Association.
Construction is a major contributor to Canada’s economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4 per cent) to Canada’s GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income to some 1.6 million people across the country.
During the Canadian Construction Association’s annual Hill Day, Canadian construction leaders will ask the Government to:
- Commit to comprehensive infrastructure investment.
- Help address the workforce shortage by overhauling immigration
- Modernize procurement processes.
“The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is urging the federal government to collaborate with the construction industry and implement policy changes that can unleash the full potential of an industry that is an economic powerhouse,” said Brendan Nobes, Chair, Canadian Construction Association.
