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‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:03:36 +0000

VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday’s collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container terminals that has entered its second week. A statement issued by the office of federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon on Monday said both […]

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Saskatchewan premier names new cabinet with familiar faces in new roles

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:05:21 +0000

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, fresh off a challenging election campaign, announced his new cabinet recently with some new faces around the table and many veterans in different portfolios. “This day marks a new beginning,” Moe said as the 16-member cabinet was sworn in. Jim Reiter, the former energy minister and the government’s longest-serving […]

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Leadership in procurement creates bottom line profits

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:10:14 +0000

One responsibility of a procurement leader is to improve the organization that he or she serves. Having a great deal of knowledge and understanding by itself accomplishes nothing. Procurement leaders must be able to apply what they know to move the organization they serve ahead in the competitive race. As Booker T. Washington observed: “The […]

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Brandon, Fusion Credit Union sign development deal with CIB

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:10:55 +0000

BRANDON, MAN. – The City of Brandon and Fusion Credit Union have signed an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) that aims to drive community development and economic growth. The partnership, which also includes the Province of Manitoba, focuses on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects. “The partnership supports growth and development in Brandon […]

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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby’s next B.C. cabinet table

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:10:05 +0000

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby’s new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month’s election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn’t run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given […]

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Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:30:17 +0000

OTTAWA — The federal government faces a potential loss on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline as it estimates it’s worth less than it cost to build, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) said recently. The pipeline could be worth between $29.6 billion and $33.4 billion, depending on what happens after the initial 20-year contracts […]

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Toronto commemorates No. 2 Construction Battalion

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:10:07 +0000

TORONTO — The City of Toronto recently commemorated the No. 2 Construction Battalion of the First World War’s Canadian Expeditionary Force with the unveiling of a Heritage Toronto plaque, which will be placed at the corner of King Street West and University Avenue. Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Edith Dumont, lieutenant governor of Ontario, […]

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Your top JOC headlines: Nov. 4 to 8

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:55:56 +0000

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news construction is slated to start on the massive Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel project; we examine the pros and cons of BC Building Code changes to single egress stairs; business groups highlight the massive impact the B.C. port stoppage will have on the economy; and the Calgary […]

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Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:35:38 +0000

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure. The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund set aside $1 billion in direct funding to communities to build or improve infrastructure to support drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste. Applications opened online, with municipalities and Indigenous communities […]

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B.C.’s new cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 18

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:15:40 +0000

VICTORIA – Preparations are underway for a new B.C. cabinet, re-elected Premier David Eby has announced, adding they will be sworn in on Nov. 18. “Judicial recounts will ensure every vote is counted,” Eby said in a statement. “Following those counts, British Columbians want to see urgent action taken on their priorities, including affordability and […]

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CCA encouraged by amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment, Public Works Acts

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:23 +0000

CALGARY, ALTA. — Proposed amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) as well as the Public Works Act (PWA) are being met with optimism from the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and other industry stakeholders. “These changes represent a promising step toward strengthening fairness and efficiency in Alberta’s construction sector,” a release from […]

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Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:15:51 +0000

OTTAWA — Dominique Lamothe said the trucking firm she works for will be in trouble once new rules for high-wage temporary foreign workers take effect on Friday. Groupe Nadeau, a Quebec-based trucking company, has a fleet of around 200 trucks and 1,400 trailers serviced by 70 full-time heavy mechanics. Human resources director Lamothe said half […]

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