CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
An Urgent Appeal to Premier Smith for Fairness and Accountability in the Application of Prompt Payment Legislation
January 10, 2024 RE: Urgent Appeal for Fairness and Accountability in the Application of Prompt Payment Legislation Dear Premier Smith, On behalf of the Calgary Construction Association, our Board of Directors and our membership, we write to you as concerned members of Alberta’s construction industry. Collectively, the Calgary Construction Association represents 100,000 Calgarians employed in the construction industry. We are deeply troubled by recent developments regarding exemptions granted under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA). Based on our concerns, and what they mean for our members and the industry, we believe that it is imperative that we bring...
Alberta’s population fastest-growing in Canada
via Calgary Herald by Hiren Mansukhani Interprovincial migration to Alberta has been rising by 10,000 or more people for five consecutive quarters Thousands of people enjoy Calgary’s Lilac Festival on June 5, 2022. Alberta’s population is again growing faster than any other province in Canada, according to figures from Statistics Canada. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Alberta’s population is yet again growing faster than any other province in Canada, with more than 17,000 people moving from other parts of the country from July to September, according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada. The migration is largely from Ontario and B.C., which have been...
Payment exemption for Dow Chemical project draws ire of Calgary Construction Association
via Calgary Herald by Matt Scace Alberta said the exemption, which applies to projects with a minimum $5 billion in costs, is not a ‘Dow-specific’ regulation. The CCA president called consultations ‘typical theatre’ Premier Danielle Smith takes part in press conference to announce the $8.8-billion Dow Path2Zero Fort Saskatchewan project, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023. David Bloom/Postmedia A quietly passed exemption that will give Dow Chemicals longer runway to pay contractors has provoked the ire of the Calgary Construction Association, which says the province risks setting a dangerous precedent for the construction industry. Meanwhile, the province says the exemption attracts projects that drive investment...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Deeply Concerned by Government of Alberta Exemptions to Prompt Payment Legislation, Calls for Fairness and Accountability CALGARY – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is raising concerns about recent exemptions granted by the Government of Alberta under the Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (PPCLA). The Association believes that exemptions undermine the fundamental principles of fairness and transparency embedded in the legislation and is urging a reconsideration of this approach in the future to ensure a level playing field for all stakeholders. Enacted in 2022, the PPCLA was introduced to foster...
Labour shortage looms with Calgary housing cash, but industry hopeful demand can be met
via Livewire Calgary While there’s residual excitement for what a federal cash influx might mean for Calgary’s housing situation, some are worried about labour availability to build all the proposed homes. On Tuesday, the federal government, along with the City of Calgary, announced $228 million over the next three years – should certain milestones be met – for the delivery of 6,800 homes in addition to what’s already being projected. There’s already a labour shortage across Canada in the construction sector, even as construction is expected to remain strong nationwide. An April report by BuildForce Canada showed that by 2032, hiring requirements in the...
Calgary Construction Association in Ottawa for Annual Hill Day, Calls on Federal Government to Invest in Infrastructure, Address Skilled Labour Shortage, Modernize Procurement Processes
Earlier this week, Bill Black our President and COO, and Frano Cavar, our Director of Government Relations, joined construction leaders across Canada in Ottawa, Ontario to participate in the Canadian Construction Association’s Annual Hill Day. Our message to federal stakeholders and decision-makers is clear: construction is a major contributor to Canada’s economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income for 1.6 million people across the country. We note when the construction sector does well, it creates a ripple effect of expansion in other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, agriculture,...
Adjudication: Putting your Best Foot Forward
Adjudication: Putting your Best Foot Forward The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) has legislated a new dispute resolution regime called Adjudication, but what does that really mean and how can you set yourself up for success in an Adjudication? Adjudication is intended to be a fast-track process to resolve a payment or payment related dispute while construction is ongoing. It is a mandatory process once a party issues a Notice of Adjudication, and a decision is typically rendered within 30 days of receipt of written submissions from the parties. Adjudication involves the appointment of a certified...
Important Regulatory Changes Affecting the Glazing Industry – your assistance requested
ACA is assisting associate member Provincial Glaziers of Alberta Association with an industry survey to help raise industry awareness of impacts on the glazing trade from the new Apprenticeship Act (STAE) and to gather input from industry to help inform PGAA recommendations to AB Apprenticeship. AB Apprenticeship encouraged PGAA to undertake this work and encouraged ACA’s involvement to ensure that industry beyond the PGAA membership has a chance to respond to the survey. The Act potentially impacts not just glass shops and glazing contractors, but also firms that install residential windows. Intro Letter Survey Link IMPORTANT: This is intended...
Busy Week for CCA!
Last week was a busy week for CCA! Below are highlights from our experience at the BUILDEX Alberta Tradeshow and Future in Trades and Technologies event this year! It was an absolute honour to be part of such an inspiring event dedicated to the construction and design industry. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to: BUILDEX Leaders Breakfast with Keynote Clint Malarchuk: We welcomed Clint Malarchuk for a discussion on mental health and awareness. Clint shared with us his own personal journey and struggles with mental health. Clint’s willingness to open up about such a deeply personal topic...
Leaders Breakfast at BUILDEX- Clint Malarchuk
Yesterday, CCA and ICBA Alberta hosted the Leaders Breakfast at BUILDEX. We welcomed Clint Malarchuk as keynote speaker for a discussion on mental health and awareness. Clint shared with us his own personal journey and struggles with mental health. Clint’s willingness to open up about such a deeply personal topic is both commendable and transformative. By sharing his experiences, it has not only demonstrated great courage, but has also provided a source of hope and inspiration to all of us in the audience. Clint’s story serves as a powerful reminder that resilience, determination, and seeking help can lead to personal...