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Construction key to Canada’s future, says CCA
April 24, 2025
On-site mag
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on candidates who are successful in their bids to be voted to parliament in the upcoming federal election to keep construction on the front burner in their work in Ottawa. From parties to platforms, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to build and grow Canada throughout the election campaign, says the national construction association, adding that candidates have shown support for Canadian construction and emphasizing its importance to our nation’s economy and growth
Construction is the key to Canada’s future: the next federal government must not take the industry for granted
Ottawa, April 24, 2025
Canadian Construction Association
From parties to platforms, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to build and grow Canada throughout this federal election. Candidates across the country have added their voice to the Construction for Canadians campaign, showing their support for Canadian construction and emphasizing its importance to our nation’s economy and growth.
Is Canada's Construction Industry in Trouble?
April 18, 2025
The canadian investor podcast
Rod Gilbert, president of the Canadian Construction Association, highlights the construction industry’s challenges including COVID-19 impacts and the housing crisis. He stresses the need for infrastructure investment, streamlined permitting, and solutions for labor shortages. Gilbert advocates for government support and improved construction job perception to attract workers, aiming to strengthen Canada’s infrastructure future.
N.S. experts say election promises on housing need less ambiguity, more consultation
Nova Scotia, April 17, 2025
The canadian investor podcast
Election promises to make housing more affordable are being met with mixed reviews by a pair of experts in Nova Scotia who say vague policies and pledges that don’t take current labour conditions into account could hinder progress.
Calgary Construction Association launches federal policy platform ahead of election
Calgary, April 8, 2025
ConstructConnect
As federal party leaders continue to make their campaign stops across the country, the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has released its own federal policy platform entitled Building a Strong Calgary in a Strong Canada.
Through consultation with the construction community and board of directors, the “Calgary-specific” plan is divided into four sections specific to the province’s local environment.
‘This industry is foundational’: Construction leaders seek more attention
Calgary, April 4, 2025
CTV
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has launched its new federal election campaign focused on securing the future of Calgary’s construction industry.
57 associations launch Construction for Canadians campaign as part of federal election
Vancouver, April 1, 2025
ConstructConnect
A united national effort has been launched by 57 construction associations to ensure the industry “will no longer be ignored” this federal election.
The campaign highlights the critical need for increased investment in infrastructure, solutions to the skilled workforce shortage and modernized policies that support growth, explains a release.
CTV National News: How ambitious is the Liberals' housing plan?
March 31, 2025
CTV
The Liberals have unveiled a housing plan they say is Canada’s most ambitious since the Second World War. Heather Wright has the details.
Trade infrastructure pulls ahead of housing crisis as election priority, says industry experts
March 31, 2025
The Hill Times
The Canadian Construction Association said ‘In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored,’ in a March 27 press release.
So, we all agree on what needs to happen next: let’s talk about how to get it done
March 31, 2025
The Hill Times
Canada’s premiers have endorsed the principles of CTIP, recognizing infrastructure’s critical role in driving economic prosperity across all provinces and territories.
Construction industry unites to launch ‘Construction for Canadians’ campaign ahead of federal election
March 28, 2025
Construction Links Network
The Canadian construction industry is taking a stand in the upcoming federal election. CCA and their industry partners have officially launched the Construction for Canadians campaign, a national initiative backed by 57 construction associations representing all levels—from national to regional—across the country.
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign ahead of federal election
March 28, 2025
Renew Canada
Canada’s construction industry has launched a national campaign calling for action on infrastructure investment and development ahead of next month’s federal election.
The Construction for Canadians campaign, was announced by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and is supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast.
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign
Ottawa, March 28, 2025
Rock to Road
Canada’s construction industry and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a national campaign during the federal election to call for action on infrastructure investment and development. The campaign ‘Construction for Canadians’ is supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast.
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign
Ottawa, March 28, 2025
Canadian Rental Service
Canada’s construction industry and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a national campaign during the federal election to call for action on infrastructure investment and development. The campaign ‘Construction for Canadians’ is supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast.
CCA launches Construction for Canadians
March 27, 2025
ON-Site Mag
With the tagline, “Built by us, for you,” the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has launched its Construction for Canadians campaign. Explaining that the organization has no plans to allow construction to be ignored during the federal election, CCA introduced the program that is supported by 57 national, provincial and regional construction associations from coast to coast.
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign calling for action on infrastructure investment and development during federal election
Ottawa, March 27, 2025
Canadian Construction Association
In this federal election, construction will no longer be ignored. Today marks the official launch of the Construction for Canadians campaign, supported by 57 national, provincial, and regional construction associations from coast to coast.
“A strong construction industry is the key to a strong Canada,” said Rodrigue Gilbert, President of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).
