CCA Weekly - July 10, 2012

CCA News

Register Today for 2012 Construction Industry Leaders Forum – September 18-19

Registration is open for the 2012 Construction Industry Leaders Forum being held from September 18-19, 2012 in Toronto. The theme of this year’s forum is Leadership: New Directions, and explores the evolution of leadership from both a business perspective, but also from a customer service perspective. Registration is currently open for CCA corporate members. Find out more

Labour

Competitive labour markets mean firms need recruitment plan

In competing to attract personnel, firms need to take steps to become “an employer of choice,” says human resources professional Paul Juniper, director of the Industrial Relations Centre at Queen’s University. Read more

VIDEO: Seniors population in Canada set to increase, as mini baby boom starts

CanaData Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses the 2011 census data, and examines some of the demographic changes underway in Canada, including what these changes may mean for the Canadian construction industry. Watch video

Economy

Economic Conversation Points

In his weekly commentary, EDC Vice-President and Chief Economist Peter Hall explains that barring any major missteps, the world economy should be well on its way to recovery by the autumn. He looks at a few key conversation points, concluding that if that good news sinks in, it may begin to lift the debilitating cloud of global pessimism. Read more

Momentum building for construction stocks

The vast improvement over the past few months in building activity in the United States is laying the foundation for better times ahead for North America’s engineering and construction sector despite continued economic uncertainty south of the border, say analysts. Read more

Building Permits Increase to Highest Level in Five Years

Municipalities issued building permits worth $7.0 billion in May, a 7.4% increase from April and the highest level since May 2007. The increase followed a 4.4% decline in April. Non-residential construction intentions rose 6.0% to $2.9 billion after a 7.0% decline the previous month. The increase was the result of higher construction intentions in six provinces, led by Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Read more

Canada Trade Mission to the Philippines and Thailand – August 26-31

Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) is organizing a Canada Trade Mission to Manila (Philippines) and Bangkok (Thailand). The trade mission will be led by the Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Ed Fast, and will highlight business opportunities in the following sectors: Cleantech (water and wastewater); Energy (oil & gas, renewable energy). Read more