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Source: HPAC Magazine
The Canadian Construction Association has called on the government to create an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program to assist contractors with the financial losses associated with project shutdown delays and lost productivity. Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/mcac-supports-call-for-construction-and-trades-relief-programs-due-to-covid-19/1004128908/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: HPAC Magazine
MCAC consulted with experts at OHS Global Risk Solutions to create a guide on health and safety and the safe operation of job sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/health-safety/mcac-produces-jobsite-health-safety-guide-during-covid-19/1004128900/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: Daily Commercial News The Canadian Construction Association is asking members and colleagues to take part in a call to action, requesting that the federal government creates an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program.
Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/04/cca-call-for-cost-relief-program-widely-supported to view the full article online. |
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Source: HPAC Magazine
The Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic document lists "Workers such as plumbers, electricians ... and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences." Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/federal-guidance-on-essential-services-released/1004128887/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: HPAC Magazine
The federal government says the emergency subsidy will apply at a rate of 75 per cent of the first $58,700 that an employee normally earns (up to $847/week) lasting for 12 weeks from March 15 to June 6. To be eligible, employers must experience a drop in gross revenues of at least 30 percent in March, April or May compared to 2019. Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/feds-release-details-of-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy/1004128878/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
COVID-19 pandemic – only five per cent foresee adding on full-time staff in the next three months, while 63 per cent say they will be cutting back. Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/small-businesses-more-optimistic-in-april-cfib-250683/ to view the full article online. |
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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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Source: On-Site Magazine
Canada lost just over one million jobs, or 5.3 percent of all positions, last month as all levels of government urged residents to stay home and businesses to close in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/construction/canada-loses-a-million-jobs-in-march-but-construction-industry-holds-steady/1003967791/ to view the full article online. |
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Source: HPAC Magazine
Excluding Vancouver, the value of permits for multi-family dwellings rose across Canada in February. Early March estimates are revealing the effect COVID-19 had on the industry. Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/single-family-building-permits-on-rise-prior-to-march/1004128905/ to view the full article online. |
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Click below for the latest prompt payment in the construction industry payment tables.
Visit https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/divulgation-disclosure/psdic-ppci-eng.html to view the full article online. |
