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May 3, 2024 BCCA Advocacy Update BCCA is the voice for BC’s construction industry, advocating for policies that benefit all British Columbians. In our pursuit of a more robust industry, we promote various crucial policies including Prompt Payment, which ensures fair and timely compensation for construction work, Skilled Workforce Development, focused on fostering a diverse,…
April 17, 2024 BCCA Response to Federal Budget 2024 BCCA shares the Canadian Construction Association’s concerns: the 2024 Federal Budget falls short on a number of policies required to meet the needs of BC’s construction industry, specifically in terms of workforce solutions and infrastructure. Our concern is that demand stimulated by aggressive housing targets and…
February 22, 2024 BCCA Response to BC Budget 2024 We share the Government’s commitment to building housing and infrastructure, but question how realistic this government’s policy strategy really is given workforce shortages and the vulnerable position in which the Government puts BC’s small and medium-sized contractors by failing to enact Prompt Payment Legislation. The 2024…
February 28, 2024 Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act February 1 and February 15, 2024 Webinars from CCA and sponsored by the BCCA Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion. Access the . Download the presentation decks for each session: Part One – February 1, 2024 Part Two – February 15, 2024 BCCA was a…
December 15, 2023 Government of Canada Announces the Enactment of Federal Prompt Payment Legislation On December 12, 2023, the Ministry of Public Services and Procurement announced that federal prompt payment legislation came into force on December 9, 2023, stating it was enacted “to address long-standing construction industry concerns, including the timeliness of payments, protecting vital…
November 24, 2023 Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis as Sent to the Attorney General: November 10, 2023 A comprehensive, comparative view of Prompt Payment Legislation across Canadian jurisdictions presented to British Columbia’s Ministry of the Attorney General, Minister of Finance, and the Premier. Developed proactively by the BCCA in response to a letter from the Attorney General’s office…
October 18, 2023 Prompt Payment Letter (Co-signed by 30+ industry partners) to the Attorney General: October 16, 2023 Continued Push for Prompt Payment Legislation, Lien Reform, and Adjudication for BC’s Construction Industry View the full Letter to the Attorney General The priority of the BC Construction Association (BCCA), the Electrical Contractor’s Association of BC (ECABC),…
August 2, 2023 Government of Canada Announces the First Skilled Trades Round this Week On August 1, 2023, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the first trades round for Express Entry system will open this week. Initially announced on May 31, 2023, the category-based draws for Canada’s flagship economic immigration management…
March 29, 2023 Federal Budget Release on March 28, 2023 Canadian Construction Association releases official statement in response to the 2023 Federal Budget. The BCCA doesn’t see anything in the Federal Budget released yesterday that is going to make a significant difference for BC’s construction industry. BCCA supports this statement from our colleagues at the…
March 13, 2023 Construction Safety & Substance Use: BluePrint for Action in BC BC Construction Association (BCCA) Statement on BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) Report BCCA is always working to understand the unique health challenges faced by a workforce that is mostly male and often working for extended periods in physically challenging environments. Prior mis-stated…