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Federal Budget 2023 – Summary and Analysis for MCAC

On Tuesday March 28, the federal government unveiled is 2023 Budget. The budget contained the least new funding or initiatives for the skilled trades in recent memory. This is a reflection of a deteriorating fiscal situation, as well as a sense among government officials that a tight labour market will an overheated construction sector should…

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MCAC Invites Member Feedback on the Canada Green Buildings Strategy Discussion Paper

With the announcement of a Canada Green Buildings Strategy from the federal government, MCA Canada, together with our partners CIPH (Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating), have been actively engaged in meetings with federal departments to discuss the important role the mechanical contracting sector will play with respect to any green building or net-zero strategies…

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MCAC Publishes Updated Change Order Protocol

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is pleased to publish an updated Change Order Protocol, following a request from provincial and zone MCAs to provide industry with a more current guide. The intent of the Guide is to provide a fair and reasonable process for the costing and pricing of Change Orders. It should also be…

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Government of Canada Backgrounder: A Healthy Environment and A Healthy Economy

The Government of Canada’s has its updated climate plan titled, “A Healthy Environment and A Healthy Economy” announced December 11 2020. The backgrounder on the highlights of the plan can be found here. A number of the points under the first pillar of the plan, “Making the Places Canadians Live and Gather More Affordable by…

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MCAC Launches New and Improved Website

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