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Mechanical Contractors Association Annual Awards Celebrate Outstanding Contributors

December 13, 2024

Five individuals recognized for their contributions to the association and mechanical contracting industry At its 81st Annual National Conference, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) recognized five outstanding individuals for their contributions to the association and the mechanical contracting sector. “We are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated group of volunteers and industry…

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba Sign Strategic MOU

November 29, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding lays the groundwork for increased collaboration and exploration of dual-trade national association          AUSTIN, NOVEMBER 28, 2024 – At their 81st Annual National Conference, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), together with representatives from the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba (ECAM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative…

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Mechanical Contractors Association Launches First Children’s Book

November 28, 2024

“Susie’s Shed” intends to showcase the trades to young women and girls AUSTIN, November 28, 2024 – As the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) kicked off their 81st Annual National Conference, the association and its Women in Mechanical Contracting Committee (WiMC) used the opportunity to announce the publication of their first children’s book showcasing…

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MCAC Response to Changes to Capital Gains Taxation Policies

June 19, 2024

In response to the proposed changes to the Capital Gains taxation policies, MCAC provided the following statement: “A significant majority of mechanical contracting firms in Canada are considered small- or medium-sized companies, or SMEs. As a trade contractor association, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is concerned with any taxation policy that would negatively…

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Canada’s Mechanical Contractors Encourage All Canadians to Celebrate World Plumbing Day

March 8, 2024

March 11 is an annual day to recognize the importance of the plumbing industry around the world OTTAWA, March 8, 2024 – With March 11 marking World Plumbing Day across the globe, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is encouraging its members and all Canadians to take a moment to reflect on the important…

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MCAC Applauds Federal Funding for Women in the Skilled Trades, Urges Additional Supports

January 24, 2024

MCAC was pleased to see today’s announcement from the federal government providing funding to organizations to help underrepresented apprentices, specifically women, develop key skills and gain positions in the Red Seal trades. In addition to today’s announcement, MCAC encourages the government to continue exploring programs to offset the cost of gender-specific PPE as an additional…

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Applauds Government of Canada 9-8-8 Helpline

November 30, 2023

With the announcement today from the Government of Canada, launching the national 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada offered the following statement: “The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada was pleased to see the Government of Canada’s announcement today on the 9-8-8 suicide crisis helpline. Health and safety remains of critical importance…

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Elects Charlie Webb of Sarnia as President

November 7, 2023

At its 2023 Annual General Meeting, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) elected Charlie Webb, President and CEO of Anderson Webb Limited in Sarnia, Ontario, as President and Chair of the MCAC Board of Directors for 2023-2024. He is preceded by Derek Ermen of Moncton, New Brunswick. “I am very excited to be stepping…

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Federal Budget 2023 – Summary and Analysis for MCAC

March 31, 2023

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 2023 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

February 13, 2023

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