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Is your company affected by newly imposed tariffs?
 
On October 11 the Government of Canada issued notice to importers of steel goods advising them of safeguards in the form of tariff rate quotas for certain steel goods that are listed in item 82 on the Import Control List. While this tariff was in retaliation to the negotiations between Canada and the U.S., we believe these safeguarding measures are actually harming Canadian businesses.
 
The WRLA is currently working on an action plan as we need to tell Ottawa politicians and public servants that the safeguarding quotas will be filled quickly, and the permit process as currently designed is unfair. Roll formers who must pay the 25% tax will be unable to sustain the consequent losses, and the companies that are not required to pay the taxes will be able to keep their pricing low. The former is in danger of serious financial losses or bankruptcy while the latter will prosper. We believe a flat tax would be a fairer approach for all business.
 
Take action: 
 
If your business is impacted by these safeguarding tariffs, please contact Liz Kovach at 204-770-2416 or lkovach@wrla.org.
 
We are collecting information for WRLA member businesses so that we can identify the scope of the impact because this will influence our proposed action plan. To read the full memo issued by the Government of Canada on October 11 in addition to other memos regarding this issue, please visit the following links: 
 
 
 
 


Important deadlines are coming up – make sure you take advantage of all these opportunities. Register now for WRLA Education Courses: 

Course Location Course Dates Registration Deadline
Principles of Yard & Warehouse Operations
Winnipeg
Nov. 30 Nov. 16
Manual Estimating Level 1 (Decks & Garages)
Winnipeg Nov. 26 & 27
Nov. 16
Manual Estimating Level 2 (Residential Construction)
Winnipeg Nov. 28 & 29 Nov. 16
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Fall 2018 Session
Online Nov. 26 - Dec. 21 Nov. 25
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online
Jan. 7 - Feb. 1 Jan. 6, 2019
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online
Feb. 4 - Mar. 1 Feb. 3, 2019
WRLA Fundamentals of the Lumber and Building Supply Industry Certificate Winter 2019 Session
Online
Mar. 4 - Mar. 29 Mar. 3, 2019

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For MRU course details and to register visit the MRU website

Registration for MRU fall sessions starting in November are now OPEN.
Please note that all Winter 2019 session registration opens on November 13, 2018.

Interested where these courses can take you? Have a look at the current job opportunities across Canada on the BMCC website.  

 
Liz Kovach, WRLA President, and Tom Bell, WRLA Board Chair, extend an invitation to WRLA Members to join them at an informal networking event.
 
Date: Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Sheraton Cavalier (Top of the Inn), Saskatoon
Appetizers and refreshments will be served
 
Meet the WRLA, local Board members, and connect with other WRLA members in the community. 
 
Have questions? Comments? Want your voice heard? Join us for a good night of conversation and idea-sharing. RSVP.
 
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Member Updates and Industry News

Accenture Building Material Ltd. is now Sidca Trading Ltd. to reflect the last names of the ownership teamL Sidhu and Carter. Their office location, phone, and fax numbers will remain the same and no other changes to operations or staff will take place. Congratulations to Sidca Trading Ltd!

Read the letter.

 
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Calendar of Events

November 5 & 6 –Manual Estimating Level 1 (Decks & Garages), Red Deer
November 7 & 8 – Manual Estimating Level 2 (Residential Construction), Red Deer
November 9 – Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations, Red Deer
November 26 & 27 – Manual Estimating Level 1 (Decks & Garages), Winnipeg
November 28 & 29 – Manual Estimating Level 2 (Residential Construction), Winnipeg
November 30 – Principles of Yard and Warehouse Operations, Winnipeg 

January 16, 17, and 18, 2019 – WRLA Buying Show
January 17, 2019 – Annual General Meeting
 
NexGEN Edmonton tour in spring 2019. Follow WRLA on social media and stay tuned for more details on the tour. 

Contact Wynne Au to renew your membership or for any member information at WynneA@wrla.org or phone 1-800-661-0253 extension 0.
 
Member Benefits

It’s free to sign up, there are no minimum shipping requirements, and the discounts can be applied to a new or existing UPS account. Put logistics to work for you and start saving today. Learn how UPS can help.

To get started, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/WRLA or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.
 
*Incentives are based on the daily rates in the UPS Rate and Service Guide.   

 

WRLA Members and their employees are automatically part of the BeingWell community where you receive:
  • Unlimited, 24/7 access to tools and resources that help you improve your total health and build your personal network of wellness connections!
  • An intuitive layout of the portal to simplify navigation and allow you to find what you’re looking for - fast.
  • @BeingWellSocial feed on Twitter and Facebook to provide helpful tips and resource links right to your daily news feed - no search required.
  • The ability to customize a BeingWell portal for your own organization exclusively! Host your own benefits and/or retirement plan details, feature sections that address your employees’ health risk areas and receive your own activity reports to demonstrate the value of this program within your organization.
We encourage you to explore your BeingWell portal through the WRLA Member Benefits webpage or with the following:

Login: WRLA
Password: BeingWell
 
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Industry News

The Government of Canada has compiled an engagement paper and is looking for comments and opinions from industry, business owners, individuals, and others who are interested in the long-term success of western Canada.  

  • Read the engagement paper 
  • Provide your ideas, comments, and suggestions via the website
  • Deadline for comments is November 16, 2018
The new global economy is transforming the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses. In fact, changes in today's competitive landscape are driving businesses to rethink their strategies to reach beyond traditional boundaries. This is why the Government of Canada welcomes your input on the future of western Canada's economy. Together, we will develop a Western Canada Growth Strategy that will help lay the foundation for our long-term success five years from now, ten years from now, and beyond.
 
Ron Beal, Orgill’s long-time chairman, president, and CEO, will drop the president title, but remains the company’s chairman and chief executive officer. Boyden Moore, who currently serves as Orgill’s general manager of retail, as well as president of the company’s subsidiary, Tyndale Advisors, will assume the position of Orgill president. Brett Hammers will become Orgill’s executive vice president of worldwide sales and supply chain. He will be responsible for all sales and product sourcing in support of Orgill’s U.S., Canadian, and international customer base. Eric Divelbiss will become executive vice president of finance and administration in addition to his current role as Orgill’s CFO. Read the full news release.
 

The Rexroth Sytronix variable-speed pump drives comprise a comprehensive modular system of pumps; controller and motors as well as software depending on the cycle characteristics and configuration, the variable-speed pump drives can reduce energy consumption in the most varied applications by 30 to 80%. The Sytronix DFEn 5000 variable-speed pump system is a member of this product family. It is based on the provenDFE pressure and flow control system. In combination with a frequency converter, the system provides a dynamic and very economical solution for controlling oil volume and pressure. Read the full news release

 
 
 

 

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