Powering partnerships through the 2025 CCA Tour
Representing the interests of Canada’s construction industry is the driving force behind the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Through ongoing engagement with our members and Integrated Partner Associations, we ensure we’re addressing the issues that matter most and delivering the services that bring meaningful value to the industry.
A key part of this engagement is the CCA Tour, a national outreach strategy that brings CCA leadership directly to partner associations, their boards, and their members across Canada throughout the year.
This year’s tour had CCA Chair Francis Roy, CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert, Vice-President Kenny Leon, and Association Vice-Presidents Louis-Philippe Champagne and Nicole Emmett participating in meetings, conferences, and special events from coast to coast. Each stop provided an opportunity to listen, learn, and deepen our connections within the construction community.
By the end of 2025, the tour will have included:
- Celebrations of milestone anniversaries with Medicine Hat Construction Association, Kingston Construction Association, and Grande Prairie Construction Association.
- Recognition of industry excellence at awards ceremonies hosted by the Construction Association of New Brunswick (CANB)-Moncton Northeast, Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association (NLCA), Toronto Construction Association, and Manitoba Heavy Construction Association.
- Participation in various Women in Construction events organized by the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, CANB-Moncton, and NLCA, highlighting the talent, leadership, and innovation women bring to the sector, while underscoring CCA’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and future-ready workforce.
These engagements are in addition to the many board meetings, Annual General Meetings, and conferences where CCA was invited to present or observe.
Collaboration remains central to CCA’s mission. Beyond the tour, we work closely with our Integrated Partner Associations through regular virtual meetings, our annual Partner Association Symposium in May, and in focused sessions designed to gather feedback on CCA initiatives. These conversations give us vital insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our members in the regions they live and work, and help guide the development of tools, resources, and advocacy strategies that strengthen the industry as a whole.
“Hearing directly from our members is what keeps us grounded and focused,” says CCA President Rodrigue Gilbert. “Your insights drive our priorities, your experiences shape our advocacy, and your commitment to building a stronger Canada inspires our work every day.”
Throughout the tour, key themes emerged: tariffs, Canada’s relationship with the United States, standard contract documents, procurement practices, infrastructure investment, and workforce strategies. These priorities helped guide the direction of our advocacy and ensured CCA remained closely aligned with our partner associations.
Your engagement, whether it’s participating in events like Hill Day in November or contributing feedback and sharing our messages, translates directly into meaningful progress. It strengthens the industry’s voice, accelerates improvements in policies and practices, and helps ensure construction companies have the tools they need to succeed.
Together, with your collaboration and partnership, we are building a stronger, more resilient Canada.
