Progressive Contractors Association of Canada

04/17/2023

Construction competition is not alive and well in Canada writes our president Paul de Jong in this Globe and Mail Opinion Editorial.

Bidding process for construction projects funded with public money is often restricted to select insiders

04/18/2022

Chris Gardner, President, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association discusses the new one-step union certification system. 

10/28/2021

We look forward to working with the Alberta government as it transforms apprenticeship education and makes it possible for more Albertans to make a career in the skilled trades.

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09/30/2021

PCA is closed today to observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We recognize the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour the survivors, families, and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost.

07/16/2021

“Construction isn’t flashy or glamorous, but it is exciting. It’s such a backbone of our economy, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

Canada’s construction industry wants and needs women. Right now, as many as 1.4 million Canadians make a living in construction. But that’s not nearly enough. The industry requires about 300,000 new workers this decade to counter baby boom retirements. While skilled tradespeople are in high dema...

06/25/2021

Women at our member companies are leading the way!

Canada’s construction industry wants and needs women. Right now, as many as 1.4 million Canadians make a living in construction. But that’s not nearly enough. The industry requires about 300,000 new workers this decade to counter baby boom retirements. While skilled tradespeople are in high dema...

05/28/2021

Proud to be part of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project as it reaches another milestone.

04/21/2021

Canada and the world need both natural and renewable resources. Our elected officials owe it to Canadians to stop picking sides.

It’s Canada’s moment to step up, lean in, and be a formidable contender in the race to satisfy international markets.

04/20/2021

We’re supporting CLAC as it takes the City of Toronto to court today over a shady deal that inflates construction costs and shuts out companies and workers.

It was far from Toronto council's finest hour.

03/04/2021

We’re proud to stand up for Line 5.

Ford government is pushing to keep a pipeline open, reaching out to those who want it closed and asking the Trudeau government to step up.