b'CAA UPDATE47 per cent of apprentices self-identified asan important segment of the Canadiantools, sharing best practices across the being from an equity-deserving group.workforce and, in particular, small andcountry and being your voice with the medium-sized companies. Over the nextfederal government. few months, CCA will be reinforcing our FAIR PROCUREMENT budget asks 2 in support of a strong economyStay in the loop by subscribing to CCAs The value of involving contractors earlier inthrough meetings with senior governmentnewsletter at bit.ly/ccasubscribe, by a project is gaining steam. CCA obtained aleaders, a robust outreach strategy and Hillfollowing @ConstructionCAN on Twitter commitment from government leaders at itsDay 2023, where the industry will conveneor by looking up Canadian Construction semi-annual Meech Lake meeting to establishto make our message heard in Ottawa. Association on LinkedIn.a working group on procurement and projectReferencesdelivery methods. To build the infrastructureSTAY IN TOUCH! 1needed across the country and recruit thewww.cca-acc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/workforce of the future, federal procurementYou can count on CCA to be a collaborativeCCA-Green-Building-Strategy-Submission.pdfstrategies need to adapt to encouragepartner to the Southern Interior2 www.cca-acc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ innovation, include contractors earlier inConstruction Association, providing helpfulCCA_Pre-Budget-submission-En.pdfthe process, account for long-term value and sustainability, promote the use of alternative delivery models and support shared risk.CCA continued its summer Standard Practices Tour to learn from members firsthand about their challenges with current procurement practices. With stops in Kelowna and Prince Edward Island so far, weve learned a lot and will be reporting our findings in October.CCAs Best Practices Services is delivering new resources, some of which are being developed through the work of our National Advisory Councils. We are also increasing our outreach to construction buyers so we can educate them on the benefits of sharing risk and involving contractors early inthe project.ACTION-BACKED POLICIES TO SUPPORT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURECanadas construction industry is ready to become a leader in the transition to a net-zero economy. We submitted detailed recommendations1 on a buy clean policy, mandates for change, investment decisions,WhiteCapSupplyCanadaofferstwolocations building practices, technologies andin Kelowna to serve your construction and safety materials, and workforce training andproductrequirements.Fromconcretechemicals incentivization. Following the submission, CCA has been invited to participate in aand forming, tools and safety supplies to masonry, working group on Canadas Green Buildingsgeosynthetics and more, visit us in two convenient Strategy. CCA and our partners are alsoKelowna locations.aligning on our message that governments must update building codes, provide incentives for businesses, share climate dataBROCK WHITEand create a list of approved green materials. 822 MCCURDY PLACE | 250-765-9000Budget 2023s proposed tax credits in cleanNATIONAL CONCRETE ACCESSORIEStechnologies and hydrogen are a missed868 MCCURDY PLACE | 250-717-1616opportunity that we plan to address. Tying restrictive labour conditions to theseBRAFASCO.COM | NCA.CA | BROCKWHITE.CAincentives effectively discriminates against SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202317'