MCAC sends letter to Prime Minister

On March 30, MCAC shared a letter with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining some concerns for the mechanical contracting sector as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. The association asked that:

• provincial and national health authorities work closely with subtrade associations across Canada to help establish and enforce clear health and safety protocols in the context of COVID-19;
• governments recognize the COVID-19 pandemic as an event outside the control of contractors, and that any delays as a result be regarded as such;
• the federal government support the mechanical contracting sector to ensure financial support for those construction firms affected by the closure of construction sites and any project delays as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
• any accountability on the part of the contractor firm for COVID-19-related claims be removed.