b'CCA NEWSCANADAS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RALLIES FOR REFORMBy Rodrigue Gilbert, President, Canadian Construction AssociationWith an ongoing national housing crisis, Next steps for the Nationalsignificant additional investment is neededthe governments prioritization of aInfrastructure Assessment; to build, support and connect these low-carbon economy and a mounting Investment in correspondinghomes to essential housing-enabling workforce shortage, Canadas constructioninfrastructure. This represents a major industry is in the spotlight.infrastructure for every new shortfall in investment. Canadas existing, home built; not to mention aging, infrastructure is not Representing 18,000+ member firms, the A long-term plan to fill the gaps in ourprepared for the additional stress.Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is capitalizing on the political attentiontrade-enabling infrastructure; We voiced these concerns at our Meech to advocate for strategic investment and Modernization of procurementLake meeting in May. This meeting is a chance for industry experts from across policies that will support rather than hinderstrategies to support shared Canada to connect with senior federal our efforts to build a stronger Canada. risk; and government officials to discuss critical BUILDING BEYOND HOUSING:Meaningful collaboration withissues affecting the industry. The second CCAS ADVOCACY PUSHprovinces, municipalities of these biannual meetings is scheduled While Canadas Housing Plan formed and industry. for the fall and will provide another the centrepiece of the 2024 Federaltouchpoint ahead of CCAs annual Hill Day Budget, the industry was left disappointedEstimates indicate that each newin November. by several significant missedhousing unit requires up to $107,000 inAWARENESS TO ACTION: opportunities, including: public infrastructure investment; thus, aCONSTRUCTIONS PROGRESS ON NET-ZERO OBJECTIVESCCA will be releasing an update to our 2021 Strength, resilience, sustainability white paper in September. This broader DAWSON RD. N. report will highlight the progress DREAM IT. BUILD IT. made by industry, explore the linkages SPEERS RD. LAGIMODIRE BLVD. between climate risk and infrastructure decisions, and discuss the path forward MAGINOT ST. in confronting the climate crisis. It will also ELIZABETH RD. serve as a springboard for discussions with government on the need for greater investment and supportive policies to not only achieve net-zero objectives but also protect Canadians and the infrastructure they depend on daily from the escalating threats of extreme climate events. CCAs Q4 ICIC Construction Sector Quarterly Insights Report observed that ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST, SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON.the industry is making significant gains STAR OFFERS EVERYONE THE SAME EXPERT ADVICE MANITOBA HOME BUILDERS ANDin sustainability practices. Despite its CONTRACTORS HAVE RELIED ON FOR DECADES.history as a contributor to greenhouse 1-888-STARWPG (782-7974) OR 204-233-8687 NEW! SHOP ONLINE AT 16 SPEERS ROAD, WINNIPEG MON-FRI: 7AM - 5PM STARBUILDING.CA gas (GHG) emissions, the sector is swiftly embracing measures to curb its 20 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'