Construction industry says resolving supply chain, procurement, and workforce issues is key to Canada’s growth
As the federal government plans to table Budget 2025 this fall, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is urging action to stabilize supply chains, modernize procurement, and tackle construction workforce challenges. These steps are essential to unlocking the economic potential of recently announced investments in trade and housing infrastructure.
CCA has been encouraged by the government’s repeated recognition of Canada’s need to build stronger and at greater scale, especially in light of the political and economic uncertainty coming from the United States. As a result, CCA has focused the industry’s recommendations on resolving several recurring issues critical to driving Canada’s future economy.
CCA’s key recommendations for the federal government
- Tackle the workforce shortage through continued dialogue with Canada’s construction industry to promote careers in construction and reform the immigration system.
- Modernize Canada’s tendering and procurement models to accelerate project starts and protect against increasing uncertainty and risk.
- Collaborate with the construction industry to align infrastructure funding allocation models to boost Canada’s domestic and international trade capacity and resolve the housing crisis.
- Stabilize supply chains to ensure a robust and productive construction industry that can catalyze the construction of nation-building infrastructure.
These recommendations provide the foundation for turning the government’s new building mindset into action and enabling faster, more effective progress on Canada’s future economy.
Looking forward
The house is set to return on September 15, launching the second session of the 45th Parliament. The government is expected to maintain the same momentum to push through bills left on the table since the last session, including Bill C-2: Strong Borders Act. The Prime Minister has also confirmed that the Major Projects Office will be in place by September to start reviewing project proposals to fast-track.
For more on CCA’s advocacy work, please contact Louis-Philippe Champagne, Associate Vice-President, Public Affairs and Industry Practices.