Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Canada’s Federal Election and the Infrastructure Impact
By John Allen After a 2019 election that saw Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party form a minority government, the Prime Minister sent Canadians back to the…
Governance
Online advocacy campaign launched by CCA ahead of federal election
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has established the Construction Action Network, a web-based letter-writing campaign designed to communicate industry issues to federal election candidates. “Facing…
MZOs are necessary to speed approvals process: industry association
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is disappointed at an Ontario Divisional Court ruling today which indicates that the provincial government erred in failing to consult…
New premier, and department of public works for Nova Scotia
Tim Houston was sworn in as Nova Scotia’s 30th premier on Aug. 31. A 19-member cabinet, with women leading the largest departments, will help deliver…
Progress stops when we create and dismantle infrastructure programs every federal election
By Kerry Black According to the most recent Canadian Infrastructure Report Card, the state of our infrastructure is at risk — in fact, it’s failing. And our approach…
ACEC-Canada launches election advocacy campaign with infrastructure emphasis
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) officially launched its advocacy campaign, “Infrastructure: Prosperity by Design” for this federal election. “This election is especially important…
Housing crisis must remain an election priority, says construction group
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) said it is pleased that the country’s housing crisis is shaping up to be a key issue on…
Nearly half of Ontario’s municipal infrastructure needs repair: FAO report
A report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates 55 per cent of municipal assets are in a state of good repair, with…
Infrastructure promises spur Tories to upset victory in NS election
In a surprise victory, the Progressive Conservatives won the Nova Scotia provincial election, defeating the incumbent Liberals and Premier Iain Rankin. Five hours after the…
New federal fund boosts funding for Ontario municipalities
Infrastructure Canada announced that Ontario has received over $850 million through the new federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of more…
Recommendations released for Canada’s First National Infrastructure Assessment
Recommendations have been released for Moving Forward on the National Infrastructure Assessment, which summarizes consultation findings to inform the National Infrastructure Assessment. The announcement was…
RCCAO calls on federal government to address significant infrastructure deficit
The federal government must tackle the country’s massive infrastructure deficit and commit more money into transit, waterworks and roads and bridges, the Residential and Civil…
Federal government blocks $775M Quebec City port expansion project
The federal government has blocked the Laurentia Project, a major deep-water expansion at the Port of Quebec, having determined the potential significant direct and cumulative…
CCA outlines vision for future of infrastructure planning
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has outlined its vision for future infrastructure planning, funding and delivery in response to the federal government’s proposed National Infrastructure…
McKenna visits Toronto waterfront revitalization projects
Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Catherine McKenna, visited Canada’s Sugar Beach – the transformed Waterfront Toronto park that was once a surface parking lot…
McKenna announces she is leaving federal politics
Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Catherine McKenna announced she will not seek re-election. McKenna has held Ottawa Centre, a riding that encompasses Parliament Hill,…
New interchange and other improvements for B.C.’s Hwy. 99
Corridor improvements that will help ease traffic congestion and support transit are coming to B.C.’s Provincial Highway 99. Improvements will include a new Steveston interchange,…
Contracts awarded for work on central Newfoundland highways
Contracts totaling more than $8.1 million have been awarded to J-1 Contracting Limited for road work in various communities in central Newfoundland. These contracts include…
Canada and FCM invest in asset management for municipalities
The Government of Canada is investing more than $6 million in 149 new projects across the country through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered…
$15M in investments for 99 municipalities across Northern Ontario
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced more than $15 million in investments for 99 municipalities across Northern Ontario. The Government of Canada is investing over $12 million in Northern Ontario municipalities through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream…
Redefined procurement strategy moves Calgary’s Green Line forward
The Green Line Board is moving the Green Line LRT project forward, with the support of the Government of Alberta, following an extensive project review.…
Help shape Canada’s long-term infrastructure strategy
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has retained Nanos Research to gather views from important stakeholders in the construction industry. The CCA is seeking input to…
CCPPP CEO Romoff to step down
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) announced that Mark Romoff will be stepping down as president and CEO on May 31. Romoff recently celebrated 10 years…
Building Diversity Awards Gala launched
Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) in partnership with community, labour and construction industry partners, announced the first annual Building Diversity Awards (BDA) Gala, recognizing exemplary…