No one could have imagined the challenges COVID-19
would bring to Canadians. This pandemic is not only
threatening the health and well-being of our population,
but it is also changing the way we live our daily
lives and how we work.
Our industry is rising to the occasion – putting the safety
and well-being of our workers, their families and friends, and
the communities in which we operate as our first priority. We
can all take pride in the generosity of our many firms who
have donated urgently needed PPE in support of our frontline
workers across the country. It is just one example of how
construction cares.
Working together has never been more important than
it is today. As your national association, the Canadian
Construction Association (CCA) is relentlessly pursuing programs,
resources and tools to help the industry during and
post-COVID-19. We do this in collaboration with our board of
directors, our National Advisory Councils and our local construction
association partners.
We have written letters to Prime Minister Trudeau,
Minister Ng, Minister Anand and Minister Morneau to express
the support construction needs now and in the future; and
have called for clearer measures to protect our workers and
the well-being of our industry.
We have had continuous dialogue with Public Services and
Procurement Canada, Defence Construction Canada, Health
Canada, the departments of Finance, Global Affairs and the
Prime Minister’s Office. We have sent letters, issued press
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CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
CCA Resolved to Keep Industry
Resilient for Post-COVID-19 Recovery
By Mary Van Buren, President, Canadian Construction Association
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