April 28, 2025 BC Construction Association Announces Launch of Construction Education Fund The Past Chair Legacy Fund has been designed to celebrate the construction industry and support its development. View PDF version here VICTORIA, BC (April 28, 2025) – As the eighth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month winds to a close, the BC Construction…
April 11, 2025 CCA Bulletin: Managing Tariff Risks in Construction Projects This bulletin was prepared by select members of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) General Contractors National Advisory Council. Its purpose is to assess the potential impacts of tariffs and counter-tariffs on general contractors in Canada. View Content Here Share this entry Share on Facebook…
April 11, 2025 BC Construction Industry Welcomes News of Prompt Payment Legislation Advancement The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) calls on the provincial government to prioritize implementing this legislation and ensure collaboration with industry throughout. View PDF version here VICTORIA, BC (April 11, 2025) — The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) welcomes news from the…
March 31, 2025 British Columbia’s Construction Industry Celebrates Construction & Skilled Trades Month This month, and every month, we celebrate BC’s builders who keep our province growing strong. View PDF version here VICTORIA, BC (April 1, 2025) — April is Construction & Skilled Trades Month in BC. Officially proclaimed by the BC provincial government and…
March 20, 2025 Federal Government Undertaking Public Consultation on Proposed Countermeasures Submissions will be accepted until April 2, 2025. The Federal Government is undertaking consultations on the proposed countermeasures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The list of countermeasures under consideration can be reviewed here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/consultations/2025/notice-intent-impose-countermeasures-response-united-states-tariffs-on-canadian-goods.html We emphasize that the list…
March 4, 2025 BC Construction Industry Says Budget 2025 Doesn’t Do Enough for Economic Growth and Resilience The construction industry has identified straightforward strategies and solutions that will enhance resilience and drive productivity. We’re ready and willing to work with the provincial government to get these done and build a stronger BC. View PDF version…
March 4, 2025 List of Products from the US subject to 25% Tariffs Effective March 4, 2025 Full list of counter-tariff measures imposed by the Government of Canada as a result of US Tariffs on Canadian Exports to the United States. Refer to Full List From Government of Canada – Updated March 13, 2025 Refer…
March 4, 2025 BCCA Statement on U.S. Tariffs Taking Effect During the early hours of the morning of March 4, 2025, Donald Trump formally imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the US, and 10% tariffs on energy products. During the early hours of the morning of March 4, 2025, Donald Trump formally imposed…
February 28, 2025 U.S. Tariffs – What’s in the News Reference News Material Related to U.S. Tariffs February 27 – CBC News Article – Trump Says 25% Tariff on Most Canadian Goods will Take Effect on March 4 February 20 – REMI Network News Article – Looming Tariff Threat Creating Chaos and Uncertainty February 10…
February 24, 2025 No Time to Wait: New Campaign From BC’s Construction Industry Urges Provincial Government to Take Immediate Action for Payment Certainty BC is one of the last jurisdictions to advance Prompt Payment legislation. Our province depends on its construction industry to get the job done: the people who build BC deserve to be…