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ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
September 28 - October 1, 2022 Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is pleased to be holding its 79th Annual National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia from September 28 to October 1, 2022! Join MCAC in the beautiful maritime city of Halifax as we RECONNECT in '22! We have a great program of networking, education, and social events planned, and we can't wait to RECONNECT with members from coast-to-coast-to-coast! Visit https://pheedloop.com/register/EVEKBSWOOFMON/attendee to register, or the conference website to learn more! 
FROM THE DESK OF MCA CANADA
MEMBERSHIP OUTLOOK
Source: BuildForce Canada Did you know: members of marginalized groups often feel on guard against acts of bias and exclusion Leaders and managers are key influencers in creating and supporting respectful and inclusive workplaces. Catalyst reports that 49% of workers’ experiences of an inclusive workplace are explained by inclusive leadership. Furthermore, when workers experience workplace inclusion, they report higher levels of team problem solving, engagement, retention, and innovation. Despite the research showing the benefits of an inclusive workplace for workers and organizations, Catalyst found that members of marginalized groups continue to experience bias, exclusion, or discrimination, resulting in high levels of emotional tax. Emotional tax is the combination of feeling different from peers at work because of gender, race, and/or ethnicity and the associated effects on health, well-being, and the ability to thrive at work. Indigenous people and People of Colour report devoting time and energy consciously to being on guard for the potential of large and small acts of bias, exclusion, or discrimination. Being on guard to bias includes feeling the need to prepare for possible insults or avoid certain situations where they anticipate bias may occur, both inside and outside the workplace. While most experiences of exclusion are detrimental, a lifetime of being marginalized can have uniquely potent effects, including those on health and well-being. ²
The Canadian Hydronics Conference provides a unique opportunity for hydronics industry professionals to connect in person, have one-on-one conversations with peers, and share knowledge and business building ideas. Hydronics professionals are expected to gather at the conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for a special two-day conference and trade show. This will be two full days of learning opportunities plus increased chances to form industry connections! ²
The MCA Canada's Women in Construction Committee is pleased to announce the launch of its quarterly newsletter, The Voice of Women in Mechanical Construction. With this newsletter, WiMC committee's hope is to create something that is sincere, genuine and helpful to the members of the WiMC Initiative Group. Check out MCA Canada's WIMC social media at:
ASSOCIATE MEMBER CORNER
Thank you to the following associate member companies for participating in the 2022 Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series. MCA Canada will showcase two sponored companies each week over the course of the next couple of months in the Exchanger. Keep a look out on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages as well.
MCA PROVINCIAL CHAPTER NEWS
MCABC''s Golf Classic is one of the most fun and competitive events of the year for the mechanical contracting industry in BC. The first course is full, and they are on their way to a double shotgun! Join them for a day of socializing and exciting activities, and an entertaining evening at the beautiful Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey. INDUSTRY NEWS
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Are labour estimates taking too long and reducing your productivity and profitability? You can increase your profitability by utilizing a streamlined, systematic approach for labour estimating. MCA Canada members will have access to the MCAA WebLEM, which streamlines labour estimating by allowing your estimators to access labour estimates that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars for mechanical contractors everywhere!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BY THE NUMBERS
Source: Canadian Manufacturer For business owners, a decline in the labour force participation rate only adds to their labour shortage woes. ²
Source: Construction Links Network Statistics Canada reports that the total value of building permits in Canada rose 2.3% in May to $12.1 billion. The non-residential sector increased 7.0% to $4.3 billion, while the residential sector edged down 0.1% to $7.8 billion. ²
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