Construction professionals urge Canadian government to invest in a strong industry foundation
On November 6, 2023, nearly 100 construction leaders from every province gathered on Parliament Hill to bring a unified message to the federal government: Partner with the construction industry to build a strong foundation for Canada.
Construction is a major contributor to Canada's economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion (7.4 percent) to Canada's GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income for around 1.6 million people across the country. When the construction sector does well, it creates a ripple effect of expansion in other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and retail.
During the Canadian Construction Association's annual Hill Day, Canadian construction leaders will ask the Government of Canada to:
- Commit to comprehensive infrastructure investment.
- Help address the workforce shortage by overhauling immigration
- Modernize procurement processes.
"Faced with concerns over inflation, the housing crisis, and high cost of living, Canadians are looking to their Government for solutions. Construction is the ideal partner to help drive economic growth for Canada – all while delivering housing and infrastructure that Canada urgently needs," said Mary Van Buren, president of the Canadian Construction Association.
