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Canadian Construction Association applauds federal budget’s significant infrastructure investments, calls for coordinated workforce strategy
November 4, 2025
Canadian Construction Association
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) welcomes today’s federal budget, which puts construction at the heart of Canada’s economic strategy through investments in infrastructure, defence, and housing. These measures are critical to supporting the businesses and people who build the homes, transportation networks, and other projects Canadians rely on every day.
Construction defies downturn in Q2, grappling with shifting procurement and global trade policies
October 29, 2025
Yahoo Finance
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released its fall 2025 Construction Quarterly Economic Insights report, revealing that while Canada’s economy contracted in the second quarter of the year, the construction industry continued to post gains growing by 0.24 per cent and outpacing the broader economy.
Ottawa’s budget to include more for retraining, tax credit for personal support workers
October 27, 2025
Globe and Mail
Canadian construction industry initiative aims to reduce emissions from jobsites
October 27, 2025
Renew Canada
Nine of Canada’s largest general contractors—Aecon, Bird, Chandos, EllisDon, Graham, Ledcor, Multiplex, PCL, and Pomerleau—have partnered with The Transition Accelerator to release a report that charts a path on how to meet the scale of Canada’s construction challenge while reducing emissions from jobsites across the country.
CCA President, Rodrigue Gilbert joins VRCA on an episode of The Builders' Bench
October 21, 2025
The Builder’s Bench Podcast
CCA’s President, Rodrigue Gilbert, joined VRCA – Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s Craig Larkins on the latest episode of The Builder’s Bench to discuss our industry’s priorities ahead of a very busy fall season. From industry’s role in shaping Canada’s future to Defence Construction Canada’s Industry Day on November 13 to encouraging young Canadians to choose construction as a career — this episode has it all!
CCA's Louis-Philippe Champagne speaks with The Builder's Bench Podcast to discuss ongoing priorities for the construction industry
October 14, 2025
The Builder’s Bench Podcast
This week on The Builder’s Bench Podcast, CCA’s Louis-Philippe Champagne joined Craig Larkins and Sajjid Lakhani to discuss many important topics which are top of mind for Canada’s construction industry, including the importance of strong supply chains and trade infrastructure.
OPINION: Nation-building starts with builders
October 8, 2025
The Hill Times
At long last, Ottawa is putting construction at the centre of Canada’s economic strategy. In the past few weeks alone, the federal government has launched the Major Projects Office, released its first list of nation-building projects, stood up the Build Canada Homes agency, and introduced new measures to support sectors affected by tariffs. These consecutive policy moves are more than hopeful statements—they are tangible steps signalling that nation-building and infrastructure investment are moving forward.
CCA Applauds Federal Priority for Nation-Building Projects
September 12, 2025
Construction Links Network
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is applauding the federal government’s recent announcement from the Major Projects Office (MPO), which will grant expedited approvals and priority status to critical nation-building infrastructure projects.
According to Rodrigue Gilbert, President of the CCA, the decision reflects years of advocacy from the construction industry to cut red tape and invest in strategic infrastructure. Through initiatives like the Canadian Trade Infrastructure Plan (CTIP), the CCA has consistently called for long-term investment in road, rail, air, port, and marine assets to support Canada’s economy.
CCA's President joined the EdUp Canada Podcast to discuss workforce challenges in the construction industry
August 11, 2025
EdUp Canada Podcast / National Association of Career Colleges
Canada can only solve its housing issues as quickly as it can build critical infrastructure and community-building projects. This week, CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert joined the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)’s Michael Sangster to discuss challenges facing Canada’s construction industry — from workforce shortages to and the need for greater investment in national infrastructure.
CCA helping construction sector to build climate-ready companies
July 4, 2025
ON-Site Mag
With nearly a third of greenhouse gas emissions linked to construction, a report from CCA and CCLI offers practical guidance to help industry leaders embed climate resilience into their core governance. As climate change intensifies across Canada, a recently released report by the Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on the construction sector to embed climate resilience into their core governance.
Canada’s construction sector turns to tech to tackle productivity slump: KPMG report
June 18, 2025
The Logic
A survey of 265 construction companies across Canada found that 78 per cent of firms are experiencing a skilled-labour shortage. While substantial, that’s down from 90 per cent in 2023, with 81 per cent of respondents reporting improved productivity and efficiency due to recent investments in technology.
Construction associations chime in on historic throne speech
May 28, 2025
DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS
It was a monumental occasion to have King Charles read out the speech from the throne in Ottawa on May 27, but initially the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) was concerned there were some missed opportunities in the text.
The association issued a press release immediately after the speech stating the federal government didn’t make good on its election promise to immediately implement the removal of the GST on new homes at or under $1 million and lower it on homes between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement?
May 1, 2025
GLOBAL NEWS
With the Liberals winning a minority government, the focus will turn towards Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to fix Canada’s housing crisis. On the campaign trail, Carney proposed a range of measures he said would double the rate of housing construction and build 500,000 new homes a year. Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures are promising, but some key challenges remain. And some measures will take a lot longer to implement than others.
iPolitics AM: Poilievre jets from Halifax to Saskatoon as Carney heads to Winnipeg and Singh circles back to Toronto
April 24, 2025
iPolitics
Amid a flurry of media reports that he may be facing an unexpectedly competitive race in his own Ottawa-area riding, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is set to start the day in Halifax, N.S., where, according to his team, he’ll hold an earlier-than-usual “message event” and take four questions from reporters. After that wraps up, it’s wheels up for Saskatoon, Sask., where he’ll headline a “Rally for Change” at the Bizhub Industrial Park this evening.
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.
Stakeholders, parties strategize on the fly as campaign hits home stretch
April 15, 2025
CONSTRUCTCONNECT
National construction stakeholders report they are in regular contact with Canada’s major parties during the current federal election campaign as policy-makers grapple with emerging threats from the Donald Trump administration.
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).