After a two-year hiatus, the MCAC Annual National Conference starts back up Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2022.

For years, Pier 21 in Halifax, N.S., brought people together from all over the world as an entry point to Canada. In September 2022, this iconic Canadian landmark will once again serve as a welcoming point as MCA Canada prepares to hold its first Annual National Conference since Nashville in 2019.

"Stating it bluntly, it has been far too long since we have all been together," said Tania Johnston, MCA Canada''s Chief Executive Officer. "As a national association representing 1,000 members across the country, this annual event is one of the best ways for us to connect with members, network and discuss important industry issues. We are so excited to have this event on the calendar once again, and we can't wait to see everyone in Halifax."

Conference registration is expected to open on April 1, 2022, and will be available at  https://conference.mcac.ca. 

MCA Canada members are invited to participate in a review of the draft of the new Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) for the Plumber trade for Canada.

The draft standard was developed at a recent national virtual workshop, and includes input from trade experts and apprenticeship instructors from across the country.

Before it is reviewed and evaluated by provincial and territorial industry and apprenticeship committees, industry stakeholders are being given an opportunity to comment on the standard via an online survey.

The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous, although if you possess a Red Seal, the first digits of your Red Seal number will be requested (these do not identify any individual).

All comments will be forwarded to your province/territory’s apprenticeship authority to review with their committees for consideration.

The deadline to complete the Plumber RSOS Validation Survey is March 30.

Join MCA Canada & WIMC on March 11, 2022, at noon ET with sponsors Aecon and Bradford White Canada for a FREE online workshop designed specifically for women in the construction industry with the intent to teach participants practical skills and tools they can apply to deal with stress and anxiety in their workplace.

Speakers:

• Jennie West-Correia, CPF, CEC, Senior Consultant, Stratford Managers
• Breanna Pizzuto is the Founder & Lead Trainer of Talk Tools

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