CCA Updates
Tax measures included in the 2021 Budget
On April 19, 2021, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, delivered the 2021 Federal Budget: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience – the first Federal Budget since 2019. There were a significant number of tax measures included in the 2021 Budget, with four items particularly relevant for businesses in Canada’s real estate and construction industry. Immediate Deduction Budget 2021 proposes to provide immediate deductions in respect of certain “eligible property” acquired by a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC). This immediate deduction will be available for eligible property acquired on or after April 19, 2021 and...
ARCA Leads the Way for Alberta Roofers
via Business in Calgary Construction is a competitive market, and there can be fierce competition between trade contractors to get projects. Roofing is no different. But 60 years ago, a visionary group of Edmonton and Calgary roofing contractors put that all aside and came together with the goal of improving their industry. With the establishment of the Alberta Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) in 1961, these contractors sought to support and advance the roofing industry in Alberta through a system of high standards and education. “The strength of the ARCA is that the foundation that the original members set, the vision...
ACA Asks Government Include Construction Workers as Essential Employees
via Alberta Construction Association On Monday, May 3, 2021 Alberta Construction Association sent a letter to Health Minister Shandro requesting that our employees be listed along with other essential occupations to receive vaccines. With the emergence of variants which target young people, a predominant demographic on our jobsites and among our office personnel, further actions are warranted. Our member firms are tightening their protocols. Our associations are partnering with Alberta Health Services in an industry-wide webinar mid-May to equip employers with the latest information. Our members are urging their staff to be vaccinated as soon as vaccine is available. We...
Strike Group – A finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
A big congratulations goes out to CCA Member Strike Group on being named a finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction 2021! The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses/organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and contribution to their community while having developed business acumen & management practices to ensure long term sustainability. What an incredible accomplishment! MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Strike Group – A finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction April 23, 2021 Strike Group is pleased to announce our selection as a finalist for the 2021 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Indigenous...
Rapid Testing Changes
via Alberta Construction Association The Alberta government have announced changes to their rapid testing program. It will no longer be required to have a health-care provider oversee the screening program. This means organizations will be able to participate in the rapid testing program completely independently and without the burden of finding and paying for a health-care provider. This change will also free up health-care professional capacity at a time when it is most needed. To be eligible for rapid testing kits, employers must have a screening program plan that outlines: protocols for administering the tests the use of personal protective equipment processes...
It’s time to revitalize downtown Calgary
via Calgary Herald by Chris Varcoe The decision to adopted a new area blueprint came after several brutally honest presentations painted a bleak picture of the risks of doing nothing. Calgarians walk and enjoy the patios on Stephen Avenue Mall on Monday, April 26, 2021. Calgary city council is considering a 10-year plan to revitalize the downtown core. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG/POSTMEDIA Calgary’s downtown faces problems that are so daunting, it sometimes seems difficult to see a way out of the morass. Yet, Monday was a hopeful moment: change is coming. For many Calgarians, it can’t happen soon enough as several...