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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.
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| ALEX’S ECONOMICS BLOG |

Reed Construction Data Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
- Canada’s construction starts in a transition phase (August 27, 2010)
- U.S. initial jobless claims rise to half a million again (August 19, 2010)
- It’s been 35 years since institutional construction starts as strong (August 6, 2010)
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