Election 2008

Canadian construction industry sets out agenda for coming federal election

With another federal election at hand, the construction industry will follow closely how each party approaches issues of infrastructure, skills development and labour mobility on the campaign trail.

Consulting engineers say sustainable development should be key election issue

As far as the Canadian consulting engineering industry is concerned, sustainable development should rank as a key issue in the upcoming federal election campaign.

CCA joins chorus of voices calling for skilled labour

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is part of a national coalition that says all political parties in the federal election are ignoring a serious shortage of skilled labour in the country.

Construction industry seeks stable levels of investment from new government

With another federal election at hand, the construction industry is concerned about the stability of government investment and the possible implementation of the carbon-tax.

Concern over carbon tax proposal

As federal leaders debate the merits of a carbon tax, some concrete and cement officials are calling for a further study of options in the climate-change fight.

Sustainable development should be key election issue, consulting engineers say

As far as the Canadian consulting engineering industry is concerned, sustainable development should rank as a key issue in the upcoming federal election campaign.