Within the next few years, millennials will make up the largest cohort of working-age Canadians. It is therefore more critical than ever that business owners, and especially construction-business owners and managers, understand what motivates millennials, and adapt their working conditions to suit this new generation.

Under the Construction Act, holdback obligations are created pursuant to Section 22 that provides that the owner is required to hold back 10 percent of the contract price from the contractor as well as the amount of any registered liens for which the owner has received notice of.

A year-to-date review of the monthly Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey (LFS) shows that the representation of women in the construction labour force is in decline, not only as a percentage of the overall workforce, but in real terms as well.

The agreement lays a pathway for more apprentices to complete their apprenticeships. It aims to clear up confusion about the apprenticeship system, which is often a significant barrier to enrolment and completion.