The Honourable Scott Brison set to open CCA Annual Conference in March
When CCA’s Annual Conference convenes in just a couple of weeks, the Honourable Scott Brison will set the tone with a powerful opening keynote on March 11, delivering timely insight at a pivotal moment for Canada’s construction industry. This year’s opening keynote is sponsored by Procore.
With trade tensions reshaping cross-border relationships, supply chains under pressure, and governments rethinking procurement and infrastructure priorities, construction leaders are operating in one the most complex economic environments in recent years.
The former President of the Treasury Board and now Vice-Chair of BMO Wealth will combine his private-sector experience with senior federal leadership insight to help industry leaders navigate this complex economic landscape.
Having served at the centre of national fiscal decision-making and international trade discussions, Brison understands how global economic shifts translate into real-world impacts, from material costs and labour markets to capital investment and project delivery. His insights are particularly timely as the industry confronts tariff uncertainty, rising material costs, and the need for long-term infrastructure investment to sustain Canada’s competitiveness.
His keynote will move beyond the headlines and provide clarity on what today’s realities mean for construction businesses. At a time when resilience, productivity, and collaboration are essential, Brison will challenge delegates to think long term, identify opportunities, and lead with confidence.
It is the ideal launch point for a conference that brings together more than 500 Canadian construction leaders to exchange insights, elevate national priorities, and strengthen cross-border collaboration amid evolving Canada–U.S. economic and political dynamics.
The week will conclude with a closing keynote from the Honourable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, now appointed to the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations and serving as a steering committee member of the private-sector Canada US Trade Council (CUSTC), adding further national perspective and strategic depth to the conversation.
Together, these two distinguished leaders frame a powerful arc for the conference: from understanding today’s economic pressures to shaping tomorrow’s solutions.