CCA volunteers converge on Parliament for annual Hill Day
Nearly 100 volunteers from across Canada’s construction sector are meeting on Parliament Hill today as part of the Canadian Construction Association's annual Hill Day.
During a series of events, the group aims to enforce the message that the government needs to partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for a stronger Canada.
"Faced with concerns over inflation, the housing crisis and high cost of living, Canadians are looking to their government for solutions,” said CCA president Mary Van Buren. “Construction is the ideal partner to help drive economic growth for Canada — all while delivering housing and infrastructure that Canada urgently needs."
CCA and its volunteers are asking the federal government to: commit to comprehensive infrastructure investment, help address the workforce shortage by overhauling immigration, and modernize procurement processes.
"The Canadian Construction Association is urging the federal government to collaborate with the construction industry and implement policy changes that can unleash the full potential of an industry that is an economic powerhouse," said Chair Brenda Nobes.
The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4%) to Canada's GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income to some 1.6 million people across the country.
Moreover, says the CCA, when the construction sector does well, it creates a ripple effect of expansion in other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and retail.