ICBA ECONOMICS: Trudeau Government Creating Difficult Fiscal Legacy
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist When future historians assess the economic and fiscal record of the Justin Trudeau government, they are likely to emphasize a few key themes. The first is Canada’s economic stagnation since 2015. Gross domestic product per...
ICBA OP/ED: Trudeau Government Doubles Down on Missing the Mark
The following op-ed, written by ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner, was first published in Business in Vancouver on April 16, 2024. Earlier this year, public opinion research company Leger published the results of a nationwide poll. One result stood out: 70 per cent...
ICBA NEWS RELEASE: Trudeau Government Can’t Tax-and-Spend its Way to Canadian Prosperity
The 2024 federal budget continues the Trudeau Government’s legacy of excessive spending, bloating bureaucracy, high taxes, and doing nothing to reverse Canada’s withering economic productivity and competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Thoughts on Canada’s Productivity Crisis
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist With the 2024 federal budget due to be delivered on April 16th, now is a good time to summarize the major economic challenges facing Canada. ICBA Economics believes that two challenges stand out, and they are closely linked:...Follow ICBA on Facebook
TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s 3rd Annual Red Seal Graduation Dinner and this week’s featured course.![]()
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CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
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In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where standardized contract forms come in—they help contractors, project owners, and subcontractors create clear, effective agreements and manage project obligations with ease.![]()
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This in-depth course will walk you through the must-know documents developed by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)—the gold standard for construction contracts in Canada. With 48 essential documents available, understanding when and how to use them can save you time, money, and potential disputes down the line.![]()
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✅ Key contract types: Stipulated price, unit price, cost-plus fee, construction management, and design-build agreements![]()
✅ Essential forms: Statutory declarations, pre-qualification forms, and more![]()
✅ Who uses what: CCA documents for contractor-subcontractor relationships, CCDC documents for contractor-owner agreements![]()
✅ Best practices for drafting, interpreting, and managing contracts effectively![]()
Whether you're a contractor, project manager, or construction professional, this course will give you a strong foundation in construction contracts—so you can negotiate and manage agreements with confidence!![]()
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📅 Sign up now and take your contract knowledge to the next level! 🚀
Our Chris Gardner sat down with CHEK News's Carole Taylor earlier this month to lament the lack of investment coming into Canada these days -- which is the fault of the Trudeau and Eby Governments' ridiculous red tape and anti-entrepreneur policies.
Businesses are turning away from Canada when it comes to investing #bcpoli #economy
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It's #OpenShopApprenticesWeek & you may be wondering how ICBA become the single largest sponsor of apprentices in BC...![]()
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TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
February 12-14, 2025 | Live online
https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/610-ccdc-cca-standard-contract-documents/2860
In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where…