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February 9, 2026 BCCA B.C. Pre-Budget Statement BCCA Statement in advance of the February 17, 2026, B.C. Budget Announcement. The B.C. Budget is just around the corner, and it could have serious implications for our province’s construction industry. With the Minister of Finance expected to introduce significant spending reductions, the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)…
November 4, 2025 BCCA Response to Federal Budget 2025 The BCCA welcomes the federal government’s investments into construction and infrastructure in Budget 2025. The budget includes increasing Canada Infrastructure Bank funding by $10 billion and funding the new Major Projects Office to the tune of $213.8 million over 5 years. The BCCA also supports the…
August 13, 2025 BCCA Response to “Report on 2026 Budget Consultation” Official Statement from the BCCA BCCA is pleased to receive the Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services’ Report on the 2026 Budget Consultation, and celebrates the emphasis placed on supporting BC’s construction industry and workforce. Chris Atchison, President of the BCCA, spoke to…
August 1, 2025 Deadline has Come and Gone and Uncertainty has Remained BCCA Statement on Canada / US Trade British Columbians – residents, businesses, and governments – continue to try to adjust to what has been a rollercoaster of unpredictability for trade with our biggest trading partner. The only tariff that will allow British Columbia’s…
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 10, 2025 BCCA Statement on U.S. Tariffs Against Canadian Steel & Aluminum It’s been one week since the U.S. paused 25% tariffs for 30 days on Canadian imports. But now we’re facing the potential of immediate tariffs on steel and aluminum. BCCA is concerned and disappointed by the Trump administration’s announcement of 25% tariffs…
February 2, 2025 BCCA Statement on U.S. Tariffs Against Canada We stand in solidarity with our industry, it’s businesses and workers, and all Canadians who will be adversely affected by this reckless trade policy. The BC Construction Association strongly condemns the unjust tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian industries. These measures threaten the…
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…
July 7, 2023 “Emoji” Ruling: South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd., 2023 SKKB 116 The King’s Bench of Saskatchewan recently issued a ruling in South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. holding that a contract was formed by the use of a thumbs up emoji “” in a…