Some of the coverage of our C-59 lawsuit – it ran in the Financial Post, and a few other outlets across the country, but the big ones were the front page AND full page 2 of the Calgary Herald:
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #180: A Tip of our Hard Hat to Procore![]()
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ICBA Wellness is our mental health initiative, but we know there are a ton of organizations doing great work in this space.![]()
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Procore, for example. Under the leadership of CEO Tooey Courtemanche, Procore has offered resources, research, support, and continuing HR education and more to construction companies across North America. ![]()
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As Tooey wrote recently, “The message behind the campaign is simple: One of the best first steps we can take in tackling the mental health crisis in construction is to start talking about it. By doing so, we can help destigmatize the topic and create a more supportive industry.”![]()
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That’s exactly the ethos we embrace – thank you Procore, and keep up your amazing work! ![]()
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Check out www.procore.com/en-ca/health-safety to learn more about what they’re doing.![]()
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Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program has helped more than 100 companies and 15,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
🛠️ Alberta Construction: A Crisis We Can Fix 🛠️![]()
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Alberta’s booming construction industry needs 22,000 new workers by 2033 to meet demand. But Canada’s immigration system is failing us—only 0.4% of immigrants arrive through the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and just 2% pursue construction careers.![]()
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ICBA Alberta’s latest report reveals the staggering consequences of labour shortages, including $9.6 billion in lost projects annually.![]()
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We need smarter policies that prioritize construction-relevant skills, faster certification processes, and better support for newcomers entering the trades. The future of Alberta’s economy depends on it.![]()
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📖 Learn more and read the full report: icbaalberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ICBA-Alberta-December-2024-Web.pdf![]()
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#ICBAAlberta #Construction #ImmigrationPolicy #AlbertaEconomy
Our Jock Finlayson teamed up with David Williams of the Business Council of British Columbia to preview next week's federal economic update in The Globe and Mail. ![]()
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Spoiler alert: it won't be good.![]()
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As Jock and David point out: "A country cannot redistribute income it does not generate. Sound policy making balances the need for an economy to both produce and share prosperity, and the data indicate Canada is not achieving this balance. While the country has a mostly positive track record on sharing prosperity, over the past decade it has forgotten how to generate income growth in the first place."![]()
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ICBA OP/ED: A question for Ottawa’s fall economic statement: to grow or share the economic pie?
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The following op-ed was co-written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of BC VP-Policy David Williams, and ran in the Dec. 9, 2024 edition of the Globe and Mail. On Monday the
📣 Protecting Open Debate and Economic Growth![]()
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Freedom of speech isn’t just a principle—it’s the cornerstone of democracy and innovation. That’s why ICBA and the Alberta Enterprise Group are taking bold action against the Trudeau government's Bill C-59, a new federal law that unfairly targets businesses while letting activists off the hook.![]()
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Bill C-59 requires businesses to meet “government standards” for environmental claims or face harsh penalties. Yet activists and critics of resource development can make unsubstantiated claims with zero accountability. This creates a dangerous imbalance in public discourse, stifling private sector voices while encouraging unchecked misinformation.![]()
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Why does this matter?![]()
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💵 Economic Growth: Businesses are the drivers of innovation, jobs, and prosperity. Silencing our voices discourages investment and slows economic progress.![]()
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🏥 Infrastructure and Resource Development: Resource industries make up nearly one-fifth of Canada's economy and fuel community development. These sectors need fair representation in policy debates.![]()
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🗣️ Charter Rights: Bill C-59 violates Section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects free expression.![]()
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We’re fighting back to restore balance, protect Canadian businesses, and ensure a robust, open marketplace of ideas. Join us in this critical fight for fairness and democracy.![]()
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🔗 Read our legal challenge here: www.icbaindependent.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bill-C-59_Statement-of-Claim_Filed-by-ICBA-and-...![]()
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TRAINING WEDNESDAY: Understanding Self Care (with special guest Santa Claus 🎅🏻?)![]()
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St. Nick makes his annual visit to ICBA and Training Thursday (on a Wednesday)! He and Kerry Vital talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.![]()
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Understanding Self-Care: More Than Just a Buzzword![]()
Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 11AM-noon Pacific | FREE!![]()
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Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/courses for more!![]()
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Unlock the true meaning of self-care in our webinar and discover practical strategies to enhance your well-being in the demanding construction industry. Join us to learn how prioritizing self-care can boost productivity, improve safety, and foster a positive workplace culture.
🚨 ICBA Opposes Federal Emissions Cap 🚨![]()
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Justin Trudeau and Steven Guilbeault want a federal cap on oil and gas emissions, which threatens to gut Canada’s largest export industry -- and industry that contributes 20-25% of Canada's annual exports. ![]()
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Experts estimate this policy could lead to tens of billions in lost economic output, fewer high-paying jobs, and reduced government revenues. We need practical, cost-effective solutions—not redundant, harmful policies.![]()
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Read our letter opposing the cap at www.icbaindependent.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LETTER-Fed_oil-and-gas-cap.pdf![]()
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#ICBA #CanadaEnergy #EconomicImpact
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The BC gov's Oil & Gas Emissions Cap is economic sabotage. $4,600/person in losses by 2030, lost jobs, & zero global impact.
ICBA’s message to Dave Eby: STOP this reckless policy.
📄 Read our letter here: https://www.icbaindependent.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LETTER-BC_oil-and-gas-cap-PDF-VERISON.pdf
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