Canadian construction leaders come to Ottawa to urge federal government to partner in building a strong foundation for economic growth
Industry is advocating for comprehensive infrastructure investment, workforce development, and procurement modernization
OTTAWA, November 6, 2023
Tomorrow, nearly 100 construction leaders from every province are gathering on Parliament Hill to bring a unified message to the federal government: partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for a stronger Canada.
Construction is a major contributor to Canada鈥檚 economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4%) to Canada鈥檚 GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income to some 1.6 million people across the country. Moreover, when the construction sector does well, it creates a ripple effect of expansion in other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and retail.
During the 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 annual Hill Day, Canadian construction leaders will ask the Government to:
- Commit to comprehensive infrastructure investment.
- Help address the workforce shortage by overhauling immigration.
- Modernize procurement processes.
鈥�Faced with concerns over inflation, the housing crisis and high cost of living, Canadians are looking to their Government for solutions. Construction is the ideal partner to help drive economic growth for Canada 鈥� all while delivering housing and infrastructure that Canada urgently needs.”
Mary Van Buren, President of the 网曝吃瓜
鈥�The 网曝吃瓜 (网曝吃瓜) is urging the federal government to collaborate with the construction industry and implement policy changes that can unleash the full potential of an industry that is an economic powerhouse.鈥�
Brendan Nobes, Chair, 网曝吃瓜
Contact
Rodrigue Gilbert
Senior Vice President
Public Affairs and Procurement Practices
613-808-7435
[email protected]
Keelan Green
613-220-2016
[email protected]
Website
cca-acc.com
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About 网曝吃瓜
Across Canada, 网曝吃瓜 represents more than 18,000 member firms drawn from 62 local and provincial integrated partner associations. 网曝吃瓜 gives voice to the public policy, legal and standards development goals of contractors, suppliers and allied business professionals working in, or with, Canada鈥檚 heavy civil, institutional, commercial and industrial (ICI) construction industry.
The construction sector is one of Canada鈥檚 largest employers and a major contributor to the country鈥檚 economic success. The industry, 70 per cent of which is made up of small and medium enterprises, employs more than 1.6 million Canadians and contributes 7.4 per cent of Canada鈥檚 Gross Domestic Product.