b'FROM THE CEOsolutions to reduce the increased pressure and stress on ourmember interest for populating are: general contractors, trade already in-demand skilled workforce, as our employees are ourcontractors, civil and infrastructure, and ownersmost valuable and limited resource in construction. and consultants.We are pleased to partner with the Vancouver IslandAfter many years of advocacy, we are pleased to see Construction Association and regional health authorities tocommitment from the B.C. government on addressing the bring the successful Tailgate Toolkit program to the Southernprompt payment problem. Developing new legislation on Interior. Through introductory toolbox conversations withprompt payment was recently included as a priority in the our crews on site, the Tailgate Toolkit program aims to useSelect Standing Committee on Finance and Government harm reduction to address the tragic growth of the opioidServices Report on the Budget 2022 Consultation. Enacting crisis within our industry. By discussing mental health,this legislation will protect the interests of our businesses and substance use, toxic drug supply and recovery servicesrelease millions of dollars tied up in risk premiums, interest available in each region, employers and their staff will gaincharges and legal fees back into the economy to improve awareness and learn about supportive tools available for co- cash flows for contractors across the province. This necessary workers, peers and family members.legislation will ensure taxpayer dollars paid to projects reach the hard-working contractors that earned them. Life in this pandemic-afflicted world is challenging for allsome more than others. Mental health has become a frequentNew legislation will need to incorporate an effective dispute topic of conversation as pressure on us has grown throughoutadjudication process, so we will continue to work with our the pandemic period. As employers, its important to beregional partners and the BCCA in consultations with the aware of the stress and anxiety this extra pressure puts on ourAttorney Generals office. We are optimistic that we will soon people today and to check in with our employees, contractorssee a system where these measures are seldom utilized, as and associates regularly. Even if you believe the opioidthis would mean we have successfully eliminated the prompt crisis isnt directly affecting your workers, we are activelypayment problem.looking for members to participate in this program and host Tailgate Toolkit Talk as a preventative measure of support.We have seen the remarkable resilience of our industry across Its imperative we start the conversation within our industrythe province these past two years, persevering through the and work towards reducing the stigma of mental health andtrials of these incredibly challenging events. With a renewed addictions, which can prevent our workers and families fromfocus on mental health, strategic legislation, alternative testing getting the help they need. solutions for our workforce and supportive advisory councils, we are confident in the strength of our industry and the SICA directors and staff have recently developed new sectorcontinued success of our members and their employees. advisory councils in an effort to connect members with one another and help us capture more awareness of the current challenges. These advisory councils promote division-specific discussions by providing a forum of industry peers to discuss emerging issues within each sector and work towards seeking resolutions. Each council will report on industry activity toScott Wild our Standard Practices Committee for any beneficial advocacyCEOactions. The four councils we are now actively seeking R E L I A B I L I T Y S T A R T S A T T H E T O PServing Southern British Columbia Since 1976P:250-492-7985F: 250-492-7781E: interiorroofing@shaw.cawww.interiorroofing.comSICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 20229'