b'CCA NEWSBUILT ON TRUST:CCA secures significant wins for the industryBy Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction AssociationRepresenting 20,000+ member firms,detail in CCAs response to theCanada, secured big wins for the the Canadian Construction AssociationNational Infrastructure Assessment.industry in 2021. (CCA) is proud of our mission toThe points raised in the report will alsoSince the onset of the pandemic in inspire a progressive, innovative andprovide the basis for CCAs advocacyMarch 2020, CCA has campaigned the sustainable construction industry.efforts during the federal election federal government for the creation The key to our success is you, ourthis fall. of an Emergency COVID-19 Cost members, and the trust you placeEconomic revival is a top priority forReimbursement Program. Thanks to in CCA as your partner, advisor andall Canadians. Almost two-thirds ofyour letters and joint engagement champion. CCA has taken a strongCanadas GDP comes from tradeaon the file, our continued discussions and proactive leadership positionnumber that is above the globalwith Public Services and Procurement throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,average and twice that of the U.S.Canada (PSPC) led to recognition of relentlessly pursuing programs,Canadas trade corridor will playthe unforeseen extraordinary costs policies, resources and tools to helpa big role in its economic future.contractors have had to shoulder on the industry meet and excel at CCA recognizes this potential andfederal projects due to COVID-19 while any challenge. is currently supporting efforts tocontinuing to provide the essential YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER grow the flow of domestic andservices that Canadians rely on every A central focus of CCAs advocacy isinternational trade. We have workedday. To date, this amounts to tens the need for a 25-year infrastructureto persuade governments to put anof millions of dollars returned to the planning and investment strategy.end to interprovincial barriers andpockets of contractors!The federal governments proposedare currently supporting the WesternWe were also pleased to learn that National Infrastructure AssessmentCanada Trade Gateway and Corridorthe Federal Budget included the initiative, Building the Canada WeInitiative. This program would aid theextension of the Canada Emergency Want in 2050, is an encouraging steppost-pandemic economic revival ofWage Subsidy, Canada Emergency in this regard, with the potential ofWestern Canada by drawing publicRent Subsidy and Canada Emergency providing significant economic, socialand private long-term investments and environmental benefits for in infrastructure that would expandBusiness Account until September 25, all Canadians. trade activity, create jobs, secure more2021. CCA had been advocacting for CCA led a broad consultation processinvestment and increase revenue. these business support programs since to ensure our submission reflected theWe will be holding another Hill Daythe beginning of the pandemic.national interests of our membership.towards the end of the year. CCAOur focus on government relations Recommendations focused onmembers are matched with MPs toand advocacy keeps us in constant accelerating the flow of much- amplify the industrys voice on ourcommunication with key leaders needed infrastructure investment topriority areas for the industry. Ourand representatives from various communities and a national visionunited industry will be reinforcingdepartments and agencies, including for the future guided by evidence- the need to develop a long-termInfrastructure Canada, Finance, PSPC, based and independent expert advice.infrastructure investment strategy,Defence Construction Canada and A stable, long-term infrastructuresecure the right skills for the industryEmployment and Socialpipeline will create a profitable,now and in the future by attracting aDevelopment Canada. sustainable and resilient industrydiverse and inclusive workforce, andThis level of engagement could be powered by a diverse, skilled expand project delivery models thatseen at our 54th annual Meech Lake future workforce.support fair procurement.meeting with senior government The recommendations, endorsed byYOUR TRUSTED CHAMPION leaders, where CCA obtained our 63 local construction associationCCAs voice, amplified by our networka commitment to establish an partners, can be reviewed in moreof 63 partner associations acrossindustry-led committee on expanding 24 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'