b'CCA NEWSPOWER IN UNITY: Driving real change in Ottawa thanks to industry collaborationBy Rodrigue Gilbert, President, Canadian Construction AssociationThe 2025 federal election was abudget linebut as the foundation forThe government has prioritized expanding milestone moment for Canadanot onlythe homes we live in, the schools ournation-building projectssuch as ports, because of a change in leadership, butchildren attend and the infrastructurerailroads, inland terminals, airports and because construction took centre stagethat supports our economy, from trade tohighwaysthrough infrastructure investment. in the national conversation. For the firsttransport to housing. The government plans to achieve this by time ever, the Canadian ConstructionA NEW GOVERNMENT MEANS introducing the Major Federal Project Office, Association (CCA) launched a nationalFRESH OPPORTUNITIES which aims to reduce timelines and red election campaign, Construction forThe election of Prime Minister Marktape by consolidating various government Canadians, to highlight the critical roleCarney and a Liberal government has setprocesses. Proposed legislation for the next our industry plays in shaping Canadasthe stage for a new chapter in Canadastwo-year approval process to accelerate economic future.infrastructure story. During the campaign,nation-building projects was outlined at the This success was made possible throughpromises were made that June 2 meeting between Prime Minister the coordinated efforts of our national,align closely with the constructionCarney and the premiers. provincial and local partner associations.industrys longstanding priorities. Key These are positive steps, but commitments We extend our sincere thanks to thepriorities include: alone are not enough. Now is the time to turn Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) Removing interprovincialpromises into action.and its members for their strong support in amplifying our shared message. Yourtradebarriers; NEXT STEPSadvocacy helped ensure that construction Investing in trade-enablingCCA is moving full speed ahead to ensure wasnt just mentioned during this electionthe momentum we built is not lost. Theit was recognized as essential toinfrastructure; construction sector, backed by partners like Canadas prosperity.Building housing and the supportingthe WCA, will continue pushing for the policiesUNIFYING OUR INDUSTRY infrastructure that drives ourand investments that will move the industry Construction for Canadians was acommunities; and forward. We are also closely monitoring coordinated, grassroots-driven movement Investing in strategic international developments, particularly U.S.-Canada trade dynamics, that could affect built around a simple truth: constructionnation-building projects to stimulate is fundamental to every community, everyeconomic growth. material costs, timelines and access to labour.Canadian and every level of the economyIn this years Speech from the Throne,With strong partnerships, a united voice andmunicipal, provincial and national. delivered by King Charles III, the federala clear vision, we can build a more resilient Thanks to your support, the campaigngovernment outlined its prioritiessupply chain, a stronger workforce and the achieved national reach and real impact: under the unified theme of tackling themodern infrastructure Canadians need. CCAgenerational challenge that Canadiansis committed to advocating for the tools, 74 candidate testimonials and are facing regarding the cost-of-livingpolicies and investments that will allow our 84 pledges of support from acrossindustry to thrivenot just for today, but for the country. crisis and reconfiguring internationalgenerations to come. Over four billion media impressions,relationships and partnerships. including 165 national media hits,The speech emphasized the importantWANT TO STAY INFORMED reinforcing the message that Canadarole of the construction sector inAND ENGAGED?cannot afford to overlook construction. driving Canadas economic growthUnified grassroots engagement byand prosperity. This included theSign up for CCAs PLUS+ newsletter for emphatic directive to build Canadaregular updates on advocacy efforts, industry leaders from coast to coast,strong through investment in affordableindustry trends and tools to support demonstrating the strength and reachhousing, expanding the skilled tradesyour business. Subscribe today at bit.of our national voice.workforce and simultaneously unifyingly/ccasubscribe and join a community We saw candidates across party linesand diversifying our national and globalthats shaping the future of construction recognize construction as more than atradedynamics. in Canada. 20 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'