Friday, August 28, 2026
CCA Best Practices in Construction Symposium
Canadian Construction Association’s Best Practices in Construction Symposium October 6-7, 2026 ǀ Marriott Eaton Centre, Toronto Click HERE to register.
Canadian Construction Association presents annual National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its annual National Awards ceremony on the final day of the 2026 CCA Annual Conference, held in San Diego, California. The awards were presented by Northbridge Insurance. “This year’s award recipients demonstrate the best…
CUSMA and technology highlight Day 2 at CCA conference
The U.S. tariffs and ongoing negotiations the CUSMA agreement have created uncertainty for Canada’s construction industry, particularly around material costs , and especially for steel products. “We’ve been working with the federal government to help protect the Canadian steel industry,”…
Construction industry poised for growth amid policy shifts and cost pressures
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released its winter edition of its Construction Quarterly Economic Insights (CQEI) report, showing a growth in construction GDP output of 1.3 per cent in Q3 2025, successfully outpacing the all-industry average and setting the stage for continued…
Registration now open for CCA’s 2026 Annual Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) will welcome the construction sector to San Diego, California for the 2026 Annual Conference taking place March 10-13 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. The event brings together leaders, innovators, and policy influencers to explore the forces that…
Construction industry in Ottawa to push for continued action on infrastructure
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) made an announcement ahead of its largest Hill Day, bringing 115 delegates from across the construction sector to hold more than 100 meetings scheduled with parliamentarians. CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert responded to Budget 2025, the…
Canada announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the first series of projects being referred to the Major Projects Office for consideration. “At this moment of transformative change, Canada’s new government is focused on delivering major projects to connect our communities, empower Canadian…
Professionals to gather for inaugural Best Practices in Construction Symposium
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) will be hosting the Best Practices in Construction Symposium event October 30-31 in Toronto for professionals from across the industry to showcase the tools, strategies, and real-world insights they can put to work right away…
New guide helps construction leaders build climate-ready companies
As climate change intensifies across Canada, a new report released 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. Building resilience: A guide…
Canada’s construction industry launches national campaign ahead of federal election
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…
CCA wraps up annual conference by handing out National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held the National Awards ceremony on March 14, 2025, during its Annual Conference in Québec City (presented by Northbridge Insurance). “This year’s award recipients demonstrate the best of the best of our industry. Congratulations to…
Canadian Construction Association annual conference coming to Quebec City
In just over a month, close to 500 construction professionals from coast to coast will arrive in Quebec City for the 2025 CCA Annual Conference. Taking place March 11-14, this year’s conference promises an exceptional line-up of speakers, engaging breakouts, and…
Calgary Construction Association hosts inaugural Economic Summit
The Calgary Construction Association’s inaugural Economic Summit brought together industry leaders, economists, and policymakers for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping Calgary’s construction sector in 2025. From government perspectives on economic growth to insights on Calgary’s labour…
Federal government appoints council to deliver National Infrastructure Assessment
After four years on the shelf, the federal government announced the council appointed to deliver Canada’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA). The NIA will support Canada’s long-term infrastructure planning and decision-making by compiling data and evidence and conducting the research and analysis…
Canada’s construction industry unveils critical report on climate resilience
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released a new report emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment and stronger policies to protect Canadians and their critical infrastructure from the increasing threats of climate change. The report, titled Climate resilience in construction: Building…
Women’s Work
In recognition of International Women’s Day ReNew Canada highlights just a few of the remarkable women in the Canadian construction industry Lisa Laronde Lisa Laronde, the first woman president of RSG International, a global leader in road safety infrastructure, has…
Federal government lays out ambitious housing plans in Budget 2024
The federal government’s Budget 2024, previewed with numerous announcements over the past few weeks, not surprisingly was heavy with housing-related spending, with Justin Trudeau’s Liberals laying out a strategy to unlock 3.87 million new homes by 2031. Key measures included…
Canadian Construction Association recognizes excellence with 2023 National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its National Awards ceremony in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event was sponsored by Northbridge Insurance. From innovation and environmental achievement to community leadership, world-class safety and workforce…
CCA welcomes Francis Roy as chair for upcoming 2024-26 term
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced that Francis Roy has been appointed Chair of the 2024-26 Board of Directors. Roy succeeds outgoing Board Chair, Brendan Nobes, who led the association for two years, advancing strategic partnerships and national advocacy. A…
Federal Minister’s comments about infrastructure funding draw industry criticism
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s comments on infrastructure funding have drawn heavy criticism for the construction sector. Last week at a conference in Montreal, Guilbeault said the federal government would stop investing in new road infrastructure. However he then clarified…
Canadian Construction Association president Mary Van Buren to step down
After six successful years as the president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Mary Van Buren has announced that she will be leaving the association in the spring of 2024. As the first female president in the association’s more than…
CCA accepting applications for CONtact Mentorship program
The Construction Association of Canada (CCA) announced that applications are now open for the 2023/24 CONtact Mentorship program. The purpose of the CONtact innovator mentorship program is to accelerate the adoption of new solutions to improve the industry’s productivity, safety,…
Policy changes needed to rebuild Canada’s construction workforce: CCA
The Canadian Construction Association’s annual “Hill Day” took place November 15, 2022, with representatives from the Canadian construction sector calling on the federal government to make changes to modernize Canada’s immigration policy and update the Temporary Foreign Worker program in…
Canada’s construction industry urging governments to rebuild Canada’s workforce
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is sounding the alarm about the urgent need for workers in construction through an industry call to action to Rebuild Canada’s workforce NOW. “Canada is facing its most severe labour shortage in over 50 years…