We would like to remind you that the next MCA Canada Annual National Conference will be held at the Silverado Resort in Napa Valley, California on October 18-21, 2023.

We anticipate this conference to sell out quickly, so mark your calendars now.

Topic: Ontario''s First Net Zero Community: West 5
Date: January 25 at 1:00 pm ET

Located in London, Ontario, West 5 is a 70-acre mixed-use development billed as Ontario's first Net Zero community. Using new technologies, high-quality building envelopes and on-site renewable energy generation, this net zero community offers its residential and commercial users an inviting, sustainable community with the added benefit of lower energy costs. Join a group of panelists as they discuss the innovations and technologies used to achieve West 5's sustainability goals.

Register for free.

Panelists:

• Neil Carter, Director, Commercial Construction, Sifton Properties Limited
• Brent Weber, Contractor, Design Heating Systems Inc.
• Derek Satnik, VP of Technology, Smart Communities, S2E
• Steve Cornelius, Business Development Representative, Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.

View case studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TI7xt9nP8

A quarterly podcast series, which will feature a committee member as host speaking with some of industry’s influential women.

Podcasts are an accessible way for the WiMC Initiative to connect with our audience on topics of interest pertaining to our industry.

The topic of Encouragement, Mentorship, & Retention of Women in the Trades is a very important one, hosted by Rachael Lolua (MCA Hamilton-Niagara) with speakers Alanna Marklund (Special Representative for Youth, Diversity and Indigenous Relations – United Association – Canada) and Brandi Ferenc (313a Refrigeration Mechanic/Gas Fitter 1)

Click to Listen to Ep. 1: Encouragement, Mentorship, & Retention of Women in the Trades

Watch the Podcast Video

This issue features a letter from Judy-Lynn Mason, the new chair of the MCA Canada WiMC Committee, a Committee update: reviewing milestones, announcements of the female winners of the Richard McKeagan Scholarship, Brandi Ferenc's interview on Women inspiring the Industry, and LeadHERtrades' article on Mentorship, Leadership & Training.

Click to download The Voice Fall Newsletter: Vol 3.

Click to view all newsletters and podcasts from the WiMC initiative.

Stay connected with MCA Canada's WIMC social media accounts!

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MCA Members get exclusive rates. check your email for the discount link!

Be sure to reserve your parking spot this new year! Visit the Park’N Fly app or www.parknfly.ca to book your spot.
 
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Hosted by MCA Saskatchewan, Merit and MCA Canada, this one-day conference will explore key issues and solutions impacting Saskatchewan Contractors. Featuring a great lineup of speakers and topics, the program will look at issues such as labour force demand, supply chain issues, supplementary general conditions in contracts, cyber security & insurance, and energy efficiency.

Open to all MCA Saskatchewan, Merit and MCA Canada members, this event is not to be missed. Register today!

Sessions & Speakers

Economic Labour Force Update

• Bill Ferreira, Executive Director, BuildForce Canada

Contract Pitfalls

• Misty Alexandre, Lawyer, Robertson Stromberg LLP

Mitigating the Challenges of Price Volatility and Supply Chain

• Carla Spriggs, Mechanical Designer, Partner, HDA Engineering
• Alden Wood, Victaulic
• Jordan Diederichs, Core Trade Specialist – Plumbing & Mechanical (AB, SK, MB), Milwaukee

Cyber Security and Insurance

• Barry Shelton, Vice President, MARSH
• Hilary Palmer, Client Advisor and Placement Specialist, MARSH

What Energy Efficiency Means for Saskatchewan's Built Environment

• James Gates, Director, Customer Solutions SaskEnergy
• Boyd Kampen, President, Impact Energy Services

Source: Plumbing HVAC
The Native Women’s Association of Canada launched the National Apprenticeship Program, which creates opportunities for Indigenous women in the skilled trades.

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Source: Daily Commercial News
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the outlook among entrepreneurs for the 12 months ahead improved slightly from last month but remains quite low.

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Source: Daily Commercial News
The federal government has announced new funding to expand Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot to more skilled refugees including those who can work in skilled trades.

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Source: Plumbing HVAC
Construction activity in Canada continued to lose momentum in October but is still at buoyant levels. According to Altus Group’s National Construction Activity Update, total activity nudged ahead of seasonally adjusted norms thanks to industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) advances, despite continued cooling in residential investment.

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Source: Safety & Health Magazine
As the use of drone technology in the construction industry expands, so too do safety concerns related to worker distraction and potential collisions while operating at height.

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The global MC market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent to $142.06 billion by 2028, up from $103.09 billion in 2022.

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Statistics Canada says the number job vacancies fell by 4.8 per cent in October to their lowest level since August 2021.

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