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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) was pleased to see the call from the Canadian Construction Association to establish an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program to help contractors grappling with the financial implications of project shutdowns, delays, and losses of productivity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit https://mcac.ca/mcac-supports-the-creation-of-construction-cost-relief-program/ to view the full article online.

 
The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to emphasize the need to support the trade contracting sector as it grapples with COVID-19. MCA Canada is an active member of the NTCCC, and we continue to liaise with our council counterparts on issues of mutual interest to trade contractors across Canada.

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Canadian companies are set to face challenges more acute in the coming months, says EY Canada.

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The new survey will be in the field this week and collect data on how businesses are currently coping with COVID-19.

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Source: Plumbing + HVAC Magazine
The coronavirus pandemic may have helped increase the number of people washing their hands more frequently. In January the company polled 1,005 adults and youth about germs, the flu, colds and handwashing habits.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business

What is the federal government doing to support small businesses? Here's what you need to know to keep your doors open and employees paid. 

Visit https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/advocacy/my-business-from-startup-to-retirement/covid-19-how-the-federal-government-is-supporting-small-business to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
The Federal Government’s “Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic” was released to assist businesses in their decision-making.

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Source: Daily Commercial News
The conceivable utilization of power majeure arrangements in development contracts due to COVID-19 has been given significant consideration as of late.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/04/legal-notes-contract-frustration-a-challenging-force-majeure-alternative to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News

MCA Canada has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging acknowledgment of the role plumbers, HVAC specialists and similar contractors play in keeping essential services running and asking for support as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/04/mcac-urges-federal-government-to-recognize-and-support-sectors-unique-needs to view the full article online.

 
MCA Canada is seeking the feedback of members in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take just a few minutes to fill out our short, six-question survey. Your answers will remain anonymous, and will help us guide our response as your national association.

Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCAC-COVID-19 to view the full article online.

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

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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