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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is holding its first national innovation conference in April focused on converting innovative ideas and opportunities into reality.

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Source: Daily Commercial News/Construct Connect

Pierre Boucher, CEO of Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC), is optimistic of the measures put forth in the federal budget, highlighting the government’s support of prompt payment measures.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2019/03/mcac-applauds-prompt-payment-skilled-trades-measures-budget-2019 to view the full article online.

 
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of Canada (UA Canada) are pleased to announce the launch of our new National Parental Wellness Program. This program is the first of its kind in the construction industry in Canada. It has been created to help our members during pregnancy and the crucial first year of life of a new child. UA Canada believes in the health and safety of our expectant members and recognizes the importance of the first formative year of development during which one or both parents must focus on the needs of their child.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News/Construct Connect

The federal government has unveiled the Canada Training Benefit, a program designed to assist in developing a skilled workforce for Canadian employers, according to the 2019 budget.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/labour/2019/03/new-canada-training-benefit-drive-skilled-workforce-growth to view the full article online.

 
Source: Global Construction Review

Even though there are many opportunities in construction, teenage girls often don't even consider the career options in the industry, according to a year-long Australian study. The study found one of the main barriers is the fear of gender-based discrimination. Parental preferences also influence the types of careers young women pursue. There was one surprising finding: students from all-girls schools were more likely to study construction project management than girls who attended other schools. 

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Click below for the latest prompt payment in the construction industry payment tables.

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Events
You don't want to miss the 2019 Supporting Women in Trades Conference, taking place June 17 and 18 in Vancouver! This two-day event brings together more than 300 women in trades, employers, labour organizations, government, educators and other advocates for diversity and inclusion. Delegates learn about some of the great initiatives underway across Canada to help address the challenges faced by women in trades, share promising practices and will contribute to CAF-FCA's National Women's Skilled Trades Strategy.

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
280 Albert Street | Suite 701 | Ottawa ON, Canada K1P 5G8
Phone: (613)232-0492 | Fax: (613)235-2796 | Email: mcac@mcac.ca