Powering partnerships through the 2025 网曝吃瓜 Tour
Representing the interests of Canada鈥檚 construction industry is the driving force behind the 网曝吃瓜 (网曝吃瓜). Through ongoing engagement with our members and Integrated Partner Associations, we ensure we鈥檙e addressing the issues that matter most and delivering the services that bring meaningful value to the industry.
A key part of this engagement is the 网曝吃瓜 Tour, a national outreach strategy that brings 网曝吃瓜 leadership directly to partner associations, their boards, and their members across Canada throughout the year.
This year鈥檚 tour had 网曝吃瓜 Chair Francis Roy, 网曝吃瓜 President Rodrigue Gilbert, Vice-President Kenny Leon, and Association Vice-Presidents Louis-Philippe Champagne and Nicole Emmett participating in meetings, conferences, and special events from coast to coast. Each stop provided an opportunity to listen, learn, and deepen our connections within the construction community.
By the end of 2025, the tour will have included:
- Celebrations of milestone anniversaries with , , and .
- Recognition of industry excellence at awards ceremonies hosted by the , , (NLCA), , and .
- Participation in various Women in Construction events organized by the , , and , highlighting the talent, leadership, and innovation women bring to the sector, while underscoring 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 commitment to fostering an inclusive and future-ready workforce.
These engagements are in addition to the many board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and conferences where 网曝吃瓜 was invited to present or observe.
Collaboration remains central to 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 mission. Beyond the tour, we work closely with our Integrated Partner Associations through regular virtual meetings, our annual Partner Association Symposium in May, and in focused sessions designed to gather feedback on 网曝吃瓜 initiatives. These conversations give us vital insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our members in the regions they live and work, and help guide the development of tools, resources, and advocacy strategies that strengthen the industry as a whole.
鈥淗earing directly from our members is what keeps us grounded and focused,鈥� says 网曝吃瓜 President Rodrigue Gilbert. 鈥淵our insights drive our priorities, your experiences shape our advocacy, and your commitment to building a stronger Canada inspires our work every day.鈥�
Throughout the tour, key themes emerged: tariffs, Canada鈥檚 relationship with the United States, standard contract documents, procurement practices, infrastructure investment, and workforce strategies. These priorities helped guide the direction of our advocacy and ensured 网曝吃瓜 remained closely aligned with our partner associations.
Your engagement, whether it鈥檚 participating in events like Hill Day in November or contributing feedback and sharing our messages, translates directly into meaningful progress. It strengthens the industry鈥檚 voice, accelerates improvements in policies and practices, and helps ensure construction companies have the tools they need to succeed.
Together, with your collaboration and partnership, we are building a stronger, more resilient Canada.
