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Canadian Construction Association’s Presentation to the North American Construction Federation Annual Meeting. Oaxaca, MX. Overview. CCA’s mandate, governance and structure Industry economic situation Current political/legislative climate CCA’s accomplishments and priorities.
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Canadian Construction Association’s Presentation to the North American Construction Federation Annual Meeting Oaxaca, MX
Overview • CCA’s mandate, governance and structure • Industry economic situation • Current political/legislative climate • CCA’s accomplishments and priorities
CCA’s Mandate “To serve, promote and enhance the construction industry on behalf of its members in matters of national and international concern.”
CCA’s Mandate • CCA’s principal objectives are: • To develop and promote standard practices; • To represent the Canadian construction industry to the Federal Government; • To promote harmonious working relationships • To expand the construction market
Membership • Corporate Membership • Direct Membership • 100 + members • Integrated Membership • Through CCA Integrated Association Members • 15,000 member firms
Governance and Structure CCA Board of Directors 76 members Meets 3 times per year Executive Committee 14 members 5 Elected Officers
Governance and Structure Three Sectoral Councils The General Contractors Council The Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Council The Trade Contractors Council
Governance and Structure CCA Committees Construction Exports E-Construction Environment Finance Human Resources Membership & Promotion Standard Practices Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) and Gold Seal
Industry Output Construction Output 2004 • Industry’s total volume increased by 3.5% in 2004. • The gross output was $164 billion in 2004. About half in the non-residential sector.
Industry Outlook 2005 Projections • Industry’s total volume to increase by 4 % in 2005 and 3 % in 2006. • Gross output in 2005 expected to be $171 billion, or about 12% of Canada’s total GDP.
Industry Employment • Construction employment in 2004 over 1 million people! • One of out of every 16 jobs in Canada is attributable to the construction industry.
Political & Legislative Climate On June 28th, 2004, Canada elected its first federal minority government since 1979. Different lobby approach in minority government situations. Cabinet Ministers in Canada are elected politicians.
Political & Legislative Climate Federal Budget in February 2005 launched new Municipal Infrastructure Program. $2 billion annually from federal gas taxes for municipal infrastructure.
Political & Legislative Climate Prime Minister Martin’s Liberal Government narrowly survived a non-confidence vote on its 2005 Budget measures.
CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Gold Seal Certification Program for Construction Management Occupations
CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Managing Environmental Liability
CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Environmental Priorities - LEED
CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Standard Documents & Practices
CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Promotion of Construction to Youth
CCA Priorities National Highway Program
Other CCA Priorities • Research & Innovation • Labour Supply & Training • Procurement • Strategic Planning • Tax Measures • Standard Practices Issues Federal Contract Changes