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Together with the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH), MCA Canada has released a new policy document and list of recommendations outlining how the mechanical contracting industry can contribute to Canada’s economic recovery post-COVID-19.

In Investment in Retrofits: Key to Canada’s Green Recovery Post-Crisis, MCA Canada and CIPH make a number of recommendations, including:

  • federal investment of $20 billion over five years in retrofit projects,
  • the introduction of innovative retrofit financial instruments to spur private-sector investment,
  • work closely with provincial governments to expend existing retrofit programs,
  • investment in training opportunities to upskill trade workers and retrain workers from other sectors,
  • invest $1.25 billion in workforce development for training programs related to energy efficiency, and
  • earmark promotional funding to specifically target underrepresented groups in the skilled trades.

The document is intended to showcase how the mechanical contracting sector can not only contribute to economic recovery, but also how it can play a key role in meeting the government’s own objectives with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and job creation.

The document notes that for every $1 million invested in energy efficiency, 16 to 30 net jobs could be created, while contributing to the overall energy efficiency objectives outlined by the government.

Source: Daily Commercial News
"Two associations representing mechanical contractors are calling on the federal government to adopt a National Retrofit Strategy as part of its promised $70 to $100-billion economic recovery package due to be unrolled in the second half of 2021."
M.A. STEWART & SONS LTD.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: ReNew Canada
Several Canadian construction sector associations have formed a coalition to urge the federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments.
Source: The Globe and Mail
"The federal government has directed the Canada Infrastructure Bank to invest at least $1-billion in revenue-generating projects that benefit Indigenous peoples as part of a new statement of priorities for the Crown corporation."
Source: On-Site Magazine
The construction labour market had a strong start in 2021, despite employment in other industries dropping due to renewed COVID-19 restrictions.
Source: HPAC Magazine
ASHRAE's Epidemic Task Force has made updates to its reopening guidance for HVAC systems to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19.
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N-Two Cryogenic Enterprise Inc.
Victaulic Company of Canada
Flocor, Inc.
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Source: Daily Commercial News
COVID-19 will likely continue to impact all industries throughout this year, including construction, which will not be exempt when it comes to supply chain interruptions and softening demand.
IPEX Inc.
Masco Canada Ltd.
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Residential building construction costs increased at a faster pace in the fourth quarter than in the third quarter of 2020. The gain in the fourth quarter (+2.9%) is the largest recorded.

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